Saugatucket River
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- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
The Saugatucket River is a fishing destination in Rhode Island, managed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and located about 0.2 miles from the town of Wakefield. It is an easy outing, and the fishing waters run close to town. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to fish. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Kingston show July highs around 80°F and September highs near 73°F, with fewer wet days in September than in spring. Other waters and trails lie close by. The Chipuxet River is about 3.6 miles away, and the Pawcatuck River is about 5.2 miles off. Whale Rock Trail and Driftway II are also within about 4 miles.
Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Saugatucket River
Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
37° / 19°
12 wet
Feb
39° / 21°
11 wet
Mar
46° / 27°
12 wet
Apr
56° / 36°
12 wet
May
66° / 45°
13 wet
Jun
75° / 54°
11 wet
Jul
80° / 60°
11 wet
Aug
79° / 59°
10 wet
Sep
73° / 52°
9 wet
Oct
62° / 41°
12 wet
Nov
52° / 32°
11 wet
Dec
43° / 25°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kingston 1 W, RI, 3.7 mi away at 106 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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