What is the current water temperature in Newport?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Newport?

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 7.64°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Newport

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Newport. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

45.8

°F

December 21, 12:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.5°F

Tomorrow:

45.6°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

16:19

Day Length:

9 h. 10 min.

Newport in December

Minimum:

37.2°F

Average:

42.4°F

Maximum:

44.4°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 45.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 43.1°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	49.0°F	48.8°F	49.8°F
Dec 8	47.8°F	48.4°F	49.4°F
Dec 9	48.5°F	49.1°F	49.4°F
Dec 10	47.0°F	48.5°F	49.2°F
Dec 11	46.7°F	48.7°F	48.8°F
Dec 12	47.8°F	49.1°F	48.7°F
Dec 13	47.2°F	48.5°F	48.6°F
Dec 14	46.4°F	48.3°F	48.2°F
Dec 15	46.1°F	47.5°F	47.9°F
Dec 16	45.2°F	47.9°F	47.8°F
Dec 17	45.9°F	47.0°F	47.4°F
Dec 18	46.1°F	47.0°F	47.4°F
Dec 19	45.9°F	49.0°F	47.0°F
Dec 20	45.5°F	48.4°F	46.4°F
Dec 21	45.8°F	47.2°F	46.5°F
Dec 22	45.6°F	46.6°F	46.3°F
Dec 23	45.3°F	46.6°F	46.0°F
Dec 24	45.0°F	45.8°F	45.8°F
Dec 25	44.8°F	45.8°F	45.6°F
Dec 26	44.9°F	46.0°F	45.6°F
Dec 27	44.7°F	46.5°F	45.4°F
Dec 28	44.7°F	46.2°F	45.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Newport by month

In an average year, Newport offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Newport was recorded on August 15, 2020, reaching a 78.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2015, dipping to 33.0°F. The average readings by season are 43.0°F in Winter, 46.2°F in Spring, 68.7°F in Summer, and 62.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	43.1°F	13mi
Providence	43.3°F	24mi
Plymouth	44.3°F	46mi
South Boston	42.8°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport