Newport Weather Forecast
Newport weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Newport
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 26 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Newport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 66° | 13% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 67° | 19% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 65° | 1% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 57° | 1% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 57° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 61° | 17% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 66° | 38% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 66° | 17% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 62° | 8% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 60° | 11% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 59° | 15% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 63° | 32% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 58° | 40% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 54° | 24% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 56° | 21% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 53° | 23% | 12 mph | 6 |
What this means for Newport
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month.
A 13% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 73°F.
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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 11:33 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
