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Weather & Climate in Newport, RI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 4 feet.
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)
Earthquake History
14 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 | 125 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island | M3.1 | 25 km | 12 km |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York | M3.0 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 2 km SW of Napeague, New York | M2.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts | M2.7 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Oct 13, 1999 | 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts | M2.7 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Aug 14, 2014 | 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut | M2.7 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts | M2.6 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut | M2.6 | 55 km | 9 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts | M2.5 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts | M2.5 | 118 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 | 233 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 75 mph | 197 km |
| 1996 | Edouard | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 109 mph | 11 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 132 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
105 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 70 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF3 | 86 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1951 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF2 | 42 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1986 | EF2 | 34 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1970 | EF2 | 38 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1967 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1966 | EF2 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 1962 | EF2 | 91 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 1958 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1956 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 18, 1951 | EF2 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1951 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | 36 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF1 | 49 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF1 | 56 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF1 | 52 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | EF1 | 52 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | 52 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | 71 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.4 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) | 4.2 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").