Newport (RI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Newport can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Newport. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Newport has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1227 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Newport has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 127 mm, and the driest month, August, with 82 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Newport. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Newport.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Newport in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 82 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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