Jamestown: Decatur Avenue
About
Jamestown: Decatur Avenue is a public beach access point on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, about 4 miles from Newport. It provides a way down to the shoreline of the bay from Jamestown. Summer is the warmest time to visit. Typical July and August highs reach the upper 70s, with lows in the mid-60s, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Newport. September stays mild as well, with typical highs around 73°F. Other outdoor spots are a short drive away. Cliff Walk is about 5.4 miles off, the Surfers Egg climbing area is about 5.5 miles away, and Little Creek Preserve is about 5.6 miles away. The Sakonnet Greenway, about 6.2 miles away, offers more hiking.
Location
Jamestown: Decatur Avenue
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, 1.8 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
- Cliff WalkHiking5.4 mi
- Surfers EggRock climbing5.5 mi
- Little Creek PreserveHiking5.6 mi
- Sakonnet GreenwayHiking6.2 mi
- Whale Rock TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Ocean View Loop TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Flint Point Loop TrailHiking7 mi
- Saugatucket RiverRiver fishing9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
