Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Newport, WA Climate
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- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 27.5"
- Annual precip
- 132d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Newport
Newport, Washington averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 27.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 132 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
27.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Newport) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Newport area.
How Newport compares to every U.S. city
Newport's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Newport
MethodologyNewport'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 | 32°F (0°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2" | 5.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3" | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0" | 0.1 | 9.5 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.1 | 8.9 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2" | 3.7 | 0.9 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
February 1.9"
March 3.2"
April 2.3"
May 2.2"
June 2.3"
July 1.0"
August 0.8"
September 1.2"
October 2.8"
November 3.5"
December 3.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
132 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,078
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
256
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Newport's climate means for you
Newport runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 132 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,078 heating and 256 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, WA
In Newport, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00455844, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Newport receives roughly 27.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 132 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near September 21. For energy use, 7,078 heating degree days and 256 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 scores 64/100 (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 December-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, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Newport, Washington is 46°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Newport get? ▼
Newport receives 27.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Newport? ▼
Newport has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Newport? ▼
Newport has approximately 132 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Newport? ▼
Newport has 7,078 heating degree days and 256 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00455844 near Newport.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00455844. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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