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Weather & Climate in Newport East, RI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Newport East 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 111 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation111 ft (34 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density1,959/sq mi
Coordinates41.5159°N, 71.2866°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewport County County
Nearest AirportRhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience98.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 124 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 57 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 143 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 121 km 10 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 20 km 12 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 149 km 2 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 138 km 7 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 149 km 2 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 89 km 10 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 75 km 13 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 116 km 2 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 103 km 4 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 26 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 56 km 9 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 75 km 5 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 114 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 75 mph 237 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 75 mph 198 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 81 mph 248 km
1991 Bob Category 2 109 mph 16 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

104 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 83 km 28.0 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 40 km 9.1 mi 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 31 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 34 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 12, 1962 EF2 89 km 4.1 mi 0
Sep 7, 1958 EF2 94 km 1.3 mi 0
Nov 21, 1956 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 18, 1951 EF2 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1951 EF2 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 32 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 45 km 8.6 mi 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 50 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 55 km 1.6 mi 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 48 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF1 72 km 2.7 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF1 48 km 7.6 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF1 79 km 0.4 mi 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF1 41 km 0.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NOMANS AERIAL RX (546 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 NOMANS AERIAL RX 546 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

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

Newport East 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").

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