Newport, RI weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Newport in October, with highs near 65°F and lows near 42°F. Rain falls on about 12 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 6:27 pm | 7:15 am / 5:41 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 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 October day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 46°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°F15 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 5.0 in; a dry October brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 7.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 71°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 61°F
- Wettest October2005: 14.9 in
- Driest October1994: 0.6 in
- Highest reading87°F (October 9, 2011)
- Lowest reading19°F (October 19, 2015)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 65°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 42°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 15 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -10°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Worcester, MA59 mi · high 59°F · 12 wet days
How Newport ranks in October
- Normal high244th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days330th driest of 378
- Comfortable days90th most of 340
What to pack for Newport in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
October has 356 heating degree days and 9 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Newport in October?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 19°F (most recently on October 19, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Newport in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (14.9 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Newport in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Newport?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Newport (64 out of 100). It has about 15 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).