City in Rhode Island

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Interactive map of Newport with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 68°F now🕔 7:52 AM local📅 Best: June and August👥 25.000

Summary

Newport is a city in Rhode Island. Newport is known for Gilded Age mansions and sailing. It has a population of about 25.000.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Newport with overcast. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 66°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Newport is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 62 mi away. Nearby highlights include Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore and Central Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Newport today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Newport

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Coordinates: 41°29′24.4″N 71°18′46.1″W (41.4901, -71.3128)

Quick facts about Newport

TypeCity
StateRhode Island
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates41°29′24.4″N 71°18′46.1″W (41.4901, -71.3128)
Population25.000
Known forGilded Age mansions and sailing
Local time7:52 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune and August
ClimateContinental

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Getting to Newport

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Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Newport

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Boston Logan International AirportBOS62 miBoston
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK141 miNew York City
LaGuardia AirportLGA142 miNew York City
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR159 miNew Jersey
Philadelphia International AirportPHL234 miPhiladelphia
Montreal-Trudeau International AirportYUL301 miMontreal

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newport?

Newport is a city in Rhode Island. Its coordinates are 41.4901, -71.3128. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Newport right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Newport?

June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Newport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Newport in?

Newport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:52 AM.

How many people live in Newport?

Newport has a population of approximately 25.000.

What is the nearest airport to Newport?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 62 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 141 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 142 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Newport?

Popular options include Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park, Times Square and Empire State Building.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 7:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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