Current Weather and Forecast in Newport, RI

Rhode Island, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 23:18
52°
Clear Feels like 45° · High 69° / Low 52°
Wind
14 mph
Humidity
56%
0 Low
Updated just now

Newport hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 69°F (21°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical October high of 63°F (17°C).

Now
12 AM
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4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:47 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
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10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:19 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
45°
Wind
14 mph
WNW · gusts 28 mph
Humidity
56%
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
36% chance today

Newport weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Newport looks sunny, with a high of 59° and an overnight low of 44°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
59° / 44°
Precipitation
2%
Sunrise / sunset
06:47 AM / 06:19 PM

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Newport 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 69° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 59° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 61° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 67° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 18%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 64° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 63° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 63° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 66° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 60° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 60° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 72° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 58° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 15%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 67° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 55° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 57%

About the weather in Newport

Newport has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 27°. October brings the most rain, on about 10 days, while July is the sunniest, with 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 126 days.

Newport climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

How hot does Newport get in summer?
July averages 77°F (25°C). Summers here stay temperate rather than hot.
When is Newport at its coldest?
January, with highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows near 27°F (-3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -8°F (-22°C).
Does it snow in Newport?
Yes - about 12 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through March.
Which month is wettest in Newport?
October, at 5.3 inches (134 mm) over about 10 days. August is the driest month, at 3.1 inches (78 mm).
How much do temperatures drop at night in Newport?
By about 6°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 77°F (25°C) down to 69°F (20°C).
Which month is warmest in Newport?
July, averaging 77°F (25°C) by day and 69°F (20°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 89°F (32°C).
When does Newport drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 2 months of the year, January through February.
What is the best time to visit Newport?
Aim for May to October if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 70°F (21°C) against roughly 10 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.