Newport, RI weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Newport in February, with highs near 43°F and lows near 22°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 9.9 in. It is one of the coldest months in Newport.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.9 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 5:00 pm | 6:21 am / 5:34 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 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 February day
- 6 am27°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (17 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry February brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.9 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 49°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 32°F
- Wettest February1998: 7.3 in
- Driest February2012: 1.3 in
- Highest reading70°F (February 24, 2017)
- Lowest reading-15°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 43°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 22°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +6°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Cooler: Worcester, MA59 mi · high 35°F · 11 wet days
How Newport ranks in February
- Normal high260th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days231st driest of 378
- Comfortable days281st most of 340
What to pack for Newport in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 9.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 917 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Newport in February?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -15°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Newport in February?
About 9 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (7.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Newport in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 9.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is February a good time to visit Newport?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Newport (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. 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).