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Newport, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Newport County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
25,029
Population
3,267/sq mi density
$83,562
Median Income
$58,113 per capita
$669,500
Home Value
$903,896 Zillow
$1,612
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
277
Violent Crime/100K
2,184 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$83,562 median income, 5.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$669,500 home value, $1,612/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| 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) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 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 | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.1").