New Shoreham: Settlers Rock
About
New Shoreham: Settlers Rock is a public beach access point on Block Island Sound in Rhode Island, about 11 miles from the town of Quonochontaug. It is a place to reach the water rather than a trail or a set of steps, and the official description adds little beyond its location. Summer is the warmest time for a beach day here. Typical July highs reach about 82°F with lows near 66°F, and September stays mild with highs around 74°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Westerly. The closest nearby spot is Long Lot Trail, a hike about a mile away.
Location
New Shoreham: Settlers Rock
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 64–82°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Westerly State Ap, RI weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan40° high25° low
- Feb41° high26° low
- Mar47° high32° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May67° high50° low
- Jun75° high59° low
- Jul82° high66° low
- Aug80° high64° low
- Sep74° high57° low
- Oct64° high47° low
- Nov54° high38° low
- Dec45° high30° low
Nearby
- Long Lot TrailHiking1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
