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 12.25°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.

54.1

°F

May 11, 05:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.6°F

Sunrise:

05:31

Sunset:

19:53

Day Length:

14 h. 22 min.

Newport in May

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

47.0°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 54.1°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 3.0°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 47.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.6°F, while the maximum might reach 56.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 27	49.9°F	47.5°F	48.3°F
Apr 28	48.9°F	48.6°F	48.4°F
Apr 29	49.6°F	50.4°F	48.5°F
Apr 30	49.2°F	49.7°F	48.8°F
May 1	49.6°F	51.9°F	49.3°F
May 2	50.3°F	51.7°F	49.2°F
May 3	50.6°F	51.0°F	49.5°F
May 4	51.2°F	52.0°F	49.9°F
May 5	49.8°F	50.3°F	50.6°F
May 6	49.9°F	50.3°F	50.4°F
May 7	50.8°F	50.6°F	50.9°F
May 8	53.9°F	50.8°F	51.3°F
May 9	54.4°F	52.9°F	51.4°F
May 10	54.5°F	53.7°F	51.5°F
May 11	54.1°F	53.2°F	51.1°F
May 12	54.6°F	53.8°F	51.7°F
May 13	55.0°F	54.2°F	52.1°F
May 14	55.0°F	54.1°F	52.0°F
May 15	55.3°F	53.6°F	52.4°F
May 16	56.1°F	56.0°F	53.1°F
May 17	56.4°F	57.2°F	53.5°F
May 18	56.7°F	56.3°F	53.7°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 3 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 28, 2015, dipping to 33.0°F. The average readings by season are 43.1°F in Winter, 46.4°F in Spring, 68.9°F in Summer, and 62.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	58.9°F	13mi
Providence	58.6°F	24mi
Plymouth	53.4°F	46mi
South Boston	53.8°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport