Dighton
in Bristol County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.814 and -71.120 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 48' 50" and W -71° 7' 13"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:44 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:55 am and 4:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Dighton

Dighton in Bristol County (Massachusetts) with it's 6,283 habitants is a city located in United States about 371 mi (or 597 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Dighton is now 01:44 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Dighton, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is New Bedford Regional Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taunton, Providence, Cranston, North Providence and Johnston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature -4°C / 24 °F
Evening Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Night Temperature -3°C / 26 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 9% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024

2°C (35 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

5°C (41 °F)
-1°C (29 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

0°C (32 °F)
-4°C (26 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Comfort Inn & Suites Fall River

Address
4,3 mi
360 Airport Road
02720 Fall River
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Armed home invasion injures 3 children in Somerset

Published: April 13, 2010
Length: 46:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Three children were sent to the hospital on Monday night after a home invasion in Somerset in which a group of women from New Bedford violently attempted to collect a $600 debt.


Town of Berkley, Massachusetts Mobile Office Installation

Published: March 11, 2013
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WaysideTrailer

Some of the process involved in putting together a double wide office trailer for the Town of Berkley, Massachusetts. It takes a lot of guys, a lot of blocks, and a lot of teamwork to get this...


Double Wide Installation Time Lapse

Published: March 05, 2013
Length: 58:23 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: WaysideTrailer

When the Town of Berkley needed some temporary space for administrative offices, we were able to provide them with this double wide trailer. This is a time lapse video taken with a GoPro Hero...


RI man injured in Mass. plane crash

Published: October 18, 2011
Length: 54:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WPRI

Authorities are investigating a small plane crash in Berkley, Massachusetts, that sent the Rhode Island pilot to the hospital.


RI Man Injured in MA Plane Crash

Published: October 18, 2011
Length: 35:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

A man from Rhode Island was injured after his light plane crashed in Berkley, Mass.


Thursday Evening Forecast

Published: July 08, 2010
Length: 54:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Thursday Evening Forecast.


Plymouth Redbelly Cooter Hatchlings

Published: January 06, 2015
Length: 36:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bristol Aggie NRM

Bristol Aggie head-starts Plymouth Red-belly Cooters (Psuedemys rubriventris) for the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (Mass Wildlife) and the US Fish a...


Monday Noon Forecast

Published: December 26, 2011
Length: 35:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Monday Noon Forecast.


Jimmy

Published: May 21, 2007
Length: 32:24 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: olivesocrates

Jimmy dances and sings "Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto" in Blue Steel.


Thursday Evening Forecast

Published: October 13, 2011
Length: 42:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Thursday Evening Forecast.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Taunton River

The Taunton River (historically also called the "Taunton Great River"), is a river in southeastern Massachusetts in the United States. It arises from the confluence of the Town River and Matfield River, in the town of Bridgewater.

Located at 41.783, -71.118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taunton, Massachusetts, Fall River, Massachusetts, Rivers of Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Greater Taunton Area, Taunton River Watershed, Rivers of Bristol County, Massachusetts, Taunton River, Wild and Scenic Rivers of the United States

Assonet, Massachusetts

Assonet is one of two villages in the town of Freetown, Massachusetts in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. An original part of the town, Assonet was settled in 1659 along with the city of Fall River, then a part of Freetown. It rests on the banks of the Assonet River. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 4,084; up from 3,614 in 1990.

Located at 41.7918, -71.0902 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Bristol County, Massachusetts, National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts, Populated places established in 1659, Populated coastal places in Massachusetts, Freetown, Massachusetts

Berkley–Dighton Bridge

The fourth Berkley–Dighton Bridge will be a four-span concrete arch bridge with closed spandrel walls of cast-in-place concrete, using pile-supported abutments and piers. The bridge will be made such that it will appear to be constructed of stone masonry rather than concrete. The two end spans will be 74 feet (23 m) and the two center spans will be 92 feet (28 m) for a total bridge length of approximately 350 feet (110 m).

Located at 41.835, -71.1081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taunton River, Greater Taunton Area, Swing bridges in the United States, Bridges completed in 1896, Bridges in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Road bridges in Massachusetts

Assonet Bay

Assonet Bay is a small inland bay in Assonet, a village within the town of Freetown, Massachusetts. The Assonet River connects the waters of the bay with the Taunton River.

Located at 41.8014, -71.0911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taunton River Watershed, Landforms of Bristol County, Massachusetts, Bays of Massachusetts, Freetown, Massachusetts

Conspiracy Island

Conspiracy Island is a privately owned tidal island situated in the Assonet River off Berkley, Massachusetts. According to the 2000 census, Conspiracy Island is uninhabited. In very low tides, the island is actually a peninsula, accessible across a sandy stretch of land connecting it to a nearby beach. Since this island is privately owned, the general public should not access it, even during low tide when the sandy stretch of land is accessible.

Located at 41.7833, -71.1153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Berkley, Massachusetts, Landforms of Bristol County, Massachusetts, Uninhabited islands of Massachusetts

Dighton Rock State Park

Dighton Rock State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Berkley. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Located at 41.8114, -71.1072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
State parks of Massachusetts, Parks in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Freetown (MBTA station)

Freetown is a future railroad station on the MBTA Commuter Rail's Providence/Stoughton Line located in Assonet, Massachusetts. It is being built as part of the state's effort to extend rail service to Fall River and New Bedford.

Located at 41.7727, -71.0937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bristol County, Massachusetts, MBTA Commuter Rail stations in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Freetown, Massachusetts

Berkley–Dighton Bridge (1896)

The third Berkley–Dighton Bridge was a paved one-lane swing-span bridge connecting the towns of Berkley and Dighton, Massachusetts. Built in 1896, it was the third at that location, and was demolished in September and October 2010. Bridges at this location are the only crossing over the Taunton River between the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Fall River and the Weir Street Bridge in Taunton. Since August 2010, a temporary bridge has been in use while the replacement bridge is built.

Located at 41.835, -71.1081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taunton River, Greater Taunton Area, Swing bridges in the United States, Bridges completed in 1896, Bridges in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Road bridges in Massachusetts

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
دايتون, دیگتون، ماساچوست, Дайтон