Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Newport State, RI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 42.2"
- Annual precip
- 207d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Newport State
Newport State, Rhode Island averages 51°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 42.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 207 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
42.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Newport State) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Newport State area.
How Newport State compares to every U.S. city
Newport State's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Newport State
MethodologyNewport State's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.2" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
10.3 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
207 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,520
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
574
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Newport State's climate means for you
Newport State runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 207 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,520 heating and 574 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Newport State, RI
Based on station USW00014787 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Newport State, Rhode Island averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Newport State averages 42.2 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 207 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near November 4. As for energy demand, 5,520 heating degree days and 574 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Newport State scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Newport State, RI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Newport State, Rhode Island is 51°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Newport State get? ▼
Newport State receives 42.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Newport State? ▼
Newport State has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Newport State? ▼
Newport State has approximately 207 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Newport State? ▼
Newport State has 5,520 heating degree days and 574 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Newport State climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014787 near Newport State.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014787. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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