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Melville, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Newport County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,840
Population
876/sq mi density
$103,393
Median Income
$37,013 per capita
$2,591
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
397
Violent Crime/100K
4,074 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,393 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
397 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Melville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 876/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5595°N, 71.3019°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newport County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Melville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.2").