Jamestown: Capstan Street
About
Jamestown: Capstan Street is a public beach access point on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, about 4.4 miles from the town of Melville. Summer is the warmest time for a beach visit. Typical July and August highs run around 77 to 78°F with lows near 64°F, based on long-term averages from the nearby Newport Rose weather station. September stays mild, with typical highs in the low 70s. Several other outings lie within about 7 miles. Little Creek Preserve, Whale Rock Trail and the Cliff Walk are nearby hikes, and Surfers Egg is a close option for rock climbing.
Location
Jamestown: Capstan Street
Rhode Island
Data: Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC); data via RIGIS. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–78°F and lows of 49–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport Rose, RI weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan39° high24° low3 days with snow
- Feb40° high25° low3 days with snow
- Mar46° high32° low2 days with snow
- Apr55° high40° low
- May65° high49° low
- Jun72° high58° low
- Jul77° high64° low
- Aug78° high64° low
- Sep73° high59° low
- Oct63° high49° low
- Nov53° high39° low
- Dec44° high31° low2 days with snow
Nearby
- Little Creek PreserveHiking6.8 mi
- Sakonnet GreenwayHiking7 mi
- Whale Rock TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Surfers EggRock climbing7.3 mi
- Cliff WalkHiking7.4 mi
- Driftway IIMountain biking7.7 mi
- Saugatucket RiverRiver fishing9.9 mi
- Shore Dinner AreaRock climbing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
