Westerly, Rhode Island
Westerly is a community of 18,411 people in Washington County, Rhode Island.
Why visit Westerly
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 53 places to eat and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Misquamicut State Beach, United Theatre, Mechanic Street Historic District and Westerly Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Westerly
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westerly
Westerly is a town on the southwestern coastline of Washington County, Rhode Island, first settled by English colonists in 1661, and incorporated as a municipality in 1669. The Town of Westerly is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state with a population of 23,359 as of the 2020 census. The western and northern borders of Westerly are defined by a natural border of the Pawcatuck River, with the bordering town of Hopkinton defined by the Pawcatuck River, while holding a straight border to the east with Charlestown.
From the Wikipedia article Westerly, Rhode Island (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Misquamicut State Beach
Beach · 3.4 mi
State beach in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
United Theatre
Cinema and theater · International · 1.3 mi
5 Canal Street, Westerly
Tu-Fr 16:00-21:00+; Sa 15:00-25:00; Su 15:00-21:00+; Mo off
Museums and landmarks21
Mechanic Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
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Westerly Armory
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Museum in Rhode Island, United States of America
8 Dixon Street, Westerly
Babcock-Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
Flying Horse Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Carousel in Westerly, Rhode Island
John Randall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Lewis-Card-Perry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
North End Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Rhode Island
Perry Homestead Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Westerly, Rhode Island
Ram Point
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic summer estate property at 77 Watch Hill Road in Westerly, Rhode Island
Robert Stanton House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Stonington Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Cemetery in Stonington, Connecticut
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Elmridge Golf Course
Golf course · 3.4 mi
Three 9-hole courses, which can be played in various combinations for an 18-hole round
220 Elmridge Road, Pawcatuck
Anguilla Brook Preserve - Birdland Tract
Hiking and trails · 3.3 mi
Access via narrow corridor on north side of Greenhaven Road immediately prior to RR bridge, parallel to Amtrak right-of-way. Wetlands...
Hinckley Hill Preserve - Pequot Court (Avalonia Land Conservancy)
Hiking and trails · 2.5 mi
Wooded tract with wetlands. No trails.
Hinckley Hill Preserve - Pequot Trail (Avalonia Land Conservancy)
Hiking and trails · 2.8 mi
Wooded tract with wetlands. No trails
John and Caroline Enright Preserve (Avalonia Land Conservancy)
Hiking and trails · 3.2 mi
Small wooded lot with vernal wetlands.
Parker Brothers Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.9 mi
Open areas, formerly gardens, orchards and arbors. Some are still present. Wetlands and dense thickets to the west. Short trail to...
Simone and Antonetta Norcia Preserve (Avalonia Land Conservancy)
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Unsigned access on right-of-way from Hickory Lane, off of Johnson Street and unsigned access off Brannegan Drive southward extension....
The Preserve at Castle Hill
Hiking and trails · 2.7 mi
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING TRAILS AT THE PRESERVE AT CASTLE HILL
Castle Hill Road, Pawcatuck
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Nana's Westerly
Restaurant · Pizza, Breakfast · 1.3 mi
82 High Street, Westerly
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Supreme Pizza
Restaurant · Burger, Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich · 0.8 mi
157 Granite Street, Westerly
Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; We 11:00-20:00
Therapy Coffee & RPM Records
Cafe · 1.0 mi
105 Franklin st, Westerly
Mo-Fr 05:30-13:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
Thong Thai
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
Gluten Free menu items
15 Railroad Avenue, Westerly
41 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship21
George Kent Performance Hall
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
119 High Street, Westerly
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
62 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck
Evangelical Temple Full Gospel Church
Church · Evangelical · 2.2 mi
11 Cleveland Street, Pawcatuck
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
10 Park Avenue, Westerly
Pawcatuck Seventh Day Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
120 Main Street, Westerly
United Congregational Church of Westerly
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.2 mi
9 Castle Hill Road, Pawcatuck
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare5
Map of Westerly
192 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 67°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westerly State Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-14: Queens River Fire (Fire)
- 2022-05-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-08-21: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westerly State Airport (WST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- New London 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Norwich 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Newport 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Newport East 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Warwick 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Cranston 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Willimantic 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Providence 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- East Providence 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Pawtucket 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Westerly, RI, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westerly State Airport, Gary Brownell, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WesterlyRI BabcockSmithHouse CarriageHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WesterlyRI BabcockSmithHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TJMaxx (Westerly, Rhode Island) (51483899461), JJBers from Willimantic, Connecticut, USA, CC BY 2.0
- N&W Ashaway Line embankment in Westerly (1), October 2020, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N&W Ashaway Line embankment in Westerly (2), October 2020, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Possible former Westerly station, December 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westerly interlocking tower from High Street, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christ Church 1, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westerly interlocking tower, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite Theater, 1 Granite Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church 2, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Westerly, Rhode Island - Large Letter Postcard (4237014079), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Westerly Town Hall and court house, Rhode Island, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westerly Crossing (41611217574), JJBers from Willimantic, Connecticut, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Westerly City Hall-2017, JJBers, CC BY 2.0
- Town Hall and Court House, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westerly rail yard 1918 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Old Town Hall from southeast, 10 Union Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021 Westerly Memorial and Public Library 1, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James A. Welch Building, 41-43 Broad Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Town Hall front facade, 10 Union Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021 Westerly Memorial and Public Library 2, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sidewalk clock, 25 Broad Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office, Westerly, Rhode Island, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Post Office, Westerly, Rhode Island, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- High Street from Dixon Square, Westerly - postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Industrial Trust Company Building, 14 High Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South County Public Service Company Building, 53-55 High Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Streetcar on High Street, Westerly - postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Barber Memorial Building, 54-62 High Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Porter and Loveland Block, 48-52 High Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brown Building, 16-26 High Street, Westerly, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westerly station from road, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northbound stair shelter at Westerly station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Detail of date on Westerly station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westerly Armory, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- MECHANIC STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, NEW LONDON, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WILLIAMS CLARK COMPANY THREAD MILL, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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