Newport, RI Weather
Newport hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is about 11°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 77°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Newport weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Newport looks sunny, with a high of 85° and an overnight low of 72°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Newport 14-day forecast
About the weather in Newport
Located in Rhode Island, United States, Newport experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 77°F (25°C) in July and dip to about 39°F (4°C) in January, with around 51.0 inches (1296 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Newport weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 39°F (4°C)
- Record high: 89°F (32°C) · Record low: -8°F (-22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 12 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 77°F (25°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows around 27°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 89°F (32°C) and dropped as low as -8°F (-22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.3 inches (134 mm) of rain over 10 days, while August is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 12 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Newport is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Newport is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Newport stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Newport is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 41°F (5°C) and nights around 29°F (-1°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Newport by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 27° | 11 | 4.7 in | 6.1 h/day | 70% |
| February | 40° | 27° | 11 | 4.1 in | 6.7 h/day | 73% |
| March | 45° | 33° | 12 | 4.7 in | 8.2 h/day | 69% |
| April | 53° | 42° | 12 | 4.5 in | 8.7 h/day | 72% |
| May | 62° | 51° | 11 | 4.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 76% |
| June | 71° | 61° | 10 | 3.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 79% |
| July | 77° | 69° | 11 | 3.6 in | 11.4 h/day | 81% |
| August | 77° | 69° | 10 | 3.1 in | 11.1 h/day | 79% |
| September | 72° | 63° | 10 | 4.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 79% |
| October | 63° | 53° | 10 | 5.3 in | 7.8 h/day | 76% |
| November | 53° | 41° | 8 | 3.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 71% |
| December | 44° | 34° | 11 | 5.2 in | 5.8 h/day | 73% |