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 7.26°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.

45.1

°F

December 13, 17:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

45.0°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

16:16

Day Length:

9 h. 13 min.

Newport in December

Minimum:

37.2°F

Average:

42.5°F

Maximum:

44.4°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 45.1°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 3.3°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 stay about the same.

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 50.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 45.1°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 43.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 29	49.9°F	51.3°F	51.7°F
Nov 30	49.5°F	51.0°F	51.4°F
Dec 1	49.2°F	50.9°F	51.3°F
Dec 2	49.4°F	50.9°F	51.2°F
Dec 3	49.1°F	49.9°F	50.6°F
Dec 4	48.8°F	49.2°F	50.2°F
Dec 5	48.1°F	49.0°F	49.8°F
Dec 6	47.8°F	49.4°F	49.7°F
Dec 7	47.6°F	49.0°F	49.6°F
Dec 8	45.8°F	47.8°F	49.1°F
Dec 9	46.0°F	48.5°F	49.1°F
Dec 10	46.0°F	47.0°F	48.9°F
Dec 11	45.5°F	46.7°F	48.5°F
Dec 12	46.0°F	47.8°F	48.6°F
Dec 13	45.1°F	47.2°F	48.4°F
Dec 14	45.0°F	46.4°F	48.3°F
Dec 15	44.8°F	46.1°F	48.1°F
Dec 16	44.7°F	45.2°F	48.0°F
Dec 17	44.2°F	45.9°F	47.6°F
Dec 18	44.2°F	46.1°F	47.5°F
Dec 19	43.9°F	45.9°F	47.2°F
Dec 20	43.2°F	45.5°F	46.5°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 43.0°F in Winter, 46.5°F in Spring, 68.8°F in Summer, and 62.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	39.1°F	13mi
Providence	41.1°F	24mi
Plymouth	42.7°F	46mi
South Boston	43.3°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport