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 3.34°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.

38.0

°F

January 12, 19:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.3°F

Tomorrow:

37.9°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

16:37

Day Length:

9 h. 26 min.

Newport in January

Minimum:

40.4°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 38.0°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 4.6°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 37.2°F on 2018.

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 37.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	40.4°F	45.0°F	44.0°F
Jan 2	40.4°F	46.0°F	44.1°F
Jan 3	40.1°F	44.8°F	43.9°F
Jan 4	39.9°F	44.2°F	43.5°F
Jan 5	39.4°F	44.6°F	43.4°F
Jan 6	39.4°F	43.4°F	43.1°F
Jan 7	39.4°F	42.7°F	42.7°F
Jan 8	39.1°F	43.0°F	42.7°F
Jan 9	37.7°F	41.9°F	42.4°F
Jan 10	37.1°F	41.3°F	42.2°F
Jan 11	38.3°F	41.5°F	42.5°F
Jan 12	38.0°F	40.8°F	42.6°F
Jan 13	37.9°F	40.5°F	42.4°F
Jan 14	37.9°F	41.6°F	42.5°F
Jan 15	37.7°F	41.3°F	42.2°F
Jan 16	37.6°F	41.2°F	42.2°F
Jan 17	37.3°F	40.0°F	41.9°F
Jan 18	37.2°F	40.2°F	41.8°F
Jan 19	37.0°F	39.3°F	41.5°F
Dec 29	40.8°F	43.0°F	44.1°F
Dec 30	41.4°F	44.3°F	44.3°F
Dec 31	41.6°F	45.1°F	44.3°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 4 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 22, 2025, dipping to 36.0°F. The average readings by season are 43.0°F in Winter, 46.8°F in Spring, 69.0°F in Summer, and 62.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	36.3°F	13mi
Providence	36.8°F	24mi
Plymouth	37.0°F	46mi
South Boston	37.7°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport