Newport, RI weather in August
In August, Newport sees highs around 82°F and lows around 60°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. Expect about 10 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Newport.
- Normal high
- 82°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 12
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:40 am / 8:03 pm | 6:10 am / 7:20 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 62°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm80°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm75°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (17 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more12 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry August brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202018: average high 87°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 77°F
- Wettest August1992: 10.0 in
- Driest August1993: 0.5 in
- Highest reading97°F (August 2, 2006)
- Lowest reading42°F (August 26, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 82°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 60°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 6 | 16 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 13.8 h | 12.5 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA64 mi · high 76°F · 13 wet days
How Newport ranks in August
- Normal high264th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days253rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days123rd most of 341
What to pack for Newport in August
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- A swimsuit – about 16 beach days
Heating and cooling
August has 9 heating degree days and 205 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Newport in August?
The normal high is 82°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 97°F (August 2, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Newport in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (10.0 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.5 in).
Is August a good time to visit Newport?
August ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Newport (58 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Kingston (USC00374266), 12 mi W of the city center, 117 ft (89 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Newport State Airport (USW00014787), 3.4 mi NNE of the city center, 172 ft (144 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 17 mi NNW of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Theodore F Green State Airport (725070-14765), 17 mi NNW of the city center, 51 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).