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 16.62°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.9

°F

October 17, 09:35

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.2°F

Tomorrow:

61.5°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

11 h. 2 min.

Newport in October

Minimum:

36.9°F

Average:

42.2°F

Maximum:

46.3°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 61.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 61.3°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 3	64.9°F	67.8°F	66.0°F
Oct 4	64.8°F	66.9°F	65.7°F
Oct 5	64.5°F	66.6°F	65.7°F
Oct 6	64.6°F	66.9°F	65.6°F
Oct 7	63.9°F	67.5°F	65.5°F
Oct 8	63.3°F	67.7°F	65.7°F
Oct 9	63.1°F	66.5°F	65.2°F
Oct 10	63.0°F	66.7°F	65.5°F
Oct 11	63.2°F	66.0°F	65.2°F
Oct 12	62.8°F	65.4°F	64.8°F
Oct 13	61.9°F	64.9°F	64.3°F
Oct 14	62.4°F	64.4°F	63.9°F
Oct 15	63.2°F	63.2°F	63.8°F
Oct 16	62.2°F	64.0°F	63.6°F
Oct 17	61.9°F	64.3°F	63.7°F
Oct 18	61.5°F	62.9°F	63.3°F
Oct 19	61.2°F	62.6°F	63.0°F
Oct 20	60.7°F	62.7°F	62.5°F
Oct 21	60.4°F	61.5°F	62.2°F
Oct 22	60.4°F	62.3°F	62.2°F
Oct 23	60.3°F	62.2°F	62.1°F
Oct 24	60.0°F	61.6°F	61.8°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 Newport, there are only 2 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in Newport was recorded on August 15, 2020, reaching a 78.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 14, 2026, dipping to 33.9°F. The average readings by season are 42.8°F in Winter, 46.7°F in Spring, 69.0°F in Summer, and 62.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	61.7°F	13mi
Providence	61.6°F	24mi
Plymouth	59.6°F	46mi
South Boston	58.1°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport