Newport, RI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Newport, a city in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Tonight
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-day forecast for Newport
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 12 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph SE | 1% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely | 6 to 12 mph SE | 69% |
| Sunday Night | 60°F | Rain Showers | 9 to 13 mph E | 91% |
| Monday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 14 to 17 mph NE | 52% |
| Monday Night | 57°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 14 mph NE | 19% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NE | 16% |
| Tuesday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 17 mph NE | 9% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 18 to 23 mph NE | 13% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 16 to 20 mph NE | 23% |
| Thursday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 18 to 24 mph NE | 30% |
| Thursday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NE | 40% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 16 to 20 mph N | 37% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Newport (41.477, -71.320). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Newport
Last spring frost
Apr 7
First fall frost
Nov 13
Growing season
216 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Newport: nearby ZIP 02840 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Rhode Island frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Newport Rose, Ri (2.2 mi from Newport). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.