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 4.37°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.

39.9

°F

January 21, 19:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

40.4°F

Tomorrow:

39.7°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

9 h. 41 min.

Newport in January

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

44.2°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 39.9°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 1.6°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 38.0°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	42.7°F	44.8°F	43.1°F
Jan 8	43.0°F	44.8°F	42.9°F
Jan 9	41.9°F	44.9°F	42.8°F
Jan 10	41.3°F	43.7°F	42.7°F
Jan 11	41.5°F	45.2°F	42.8°F
Jan 12	40.8°F	44.4°F	42.5°F
Jan 13	40.5°F	44.3°F	42.4°F
Jan 14	41.6°F	44.9°F	42.4°F
Jan 15	41.3°F	44.2°F	42.2°F
Jan 16	41.2°F	43.7°F	42.2°F
Jan 17	40.0°F	43.3°F	41.9°F
Jan 18	40.2°F	43.5°F	41.7°F
Jan 19	39.3°F	42.9°F	41.5°F
Jan 20	40.4°F	42.5°F	41.6°F
Jan 21	39.9°F	41.5°F	41.5°F
Jan 22	39.7°F	42.4°F	41.3°F
Jan 23	39.4°F	41.4°F	41.0°F
Jan 24	39.5°F	41.5°F	41.1°F
Jan 25	39.4°F	40.8°F	41.0°F
Jan 26	39.1°F	40.6°F	40.7°F
Jan 27	39.2°F	40.4°F	40.8°F
Jan 28	38.9°F	40.3°F	40.6°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	35.6°F	13mi
Providence	36.2°F	24mi
Plymouth	38.0°F	46mi
South Boston	36.8°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport