Newport, RI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Newport, a city in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Today
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
7-day forecast for Newport
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 78°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph W | 13% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 10 mph W | 14% |
| Wednesday Night | 69°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph SW | 8% |
| Thursday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 14 mph SW | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 to 13 mph SW | 7% |
| Friday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 14 mph SW | 4% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 14 mph SW | 10% |
| Saturday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 13 mph SW | 18% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph SW | 23% |
| Sunday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 13 mph SW | 11% |
| Sunday Night | 70°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 13 mph SW | 8% |
| Monday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 14 mph SW | 7% |
| Monday Night | 70°F | Mostly Clear | 14 mph SW | 10% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.