Newport, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Newport County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
25,029
Population
3,267/sq mi density
$83,562
Median Income
$58,113 per capita
$669,500
Home Value
$965,074 Zillow
$1,612
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
176
Violent Crime/100K
1,507 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$83,562 median income, 9.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$669,500 home value, $1,612/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4767°N, 71.3196°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newport County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").