Newport, Rhode Island Weather
Newport, Rhode Island — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Newport, Newport County.
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About Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, a jewel on the Atlantic coast, unfolds with a rugged grace, its shores a dramatic dialogue between land and sea. It lies 15.5 miles south-south-east of Warwick, RI (from Warwick, RI: bearing 160°T), and is situated 2.2 miles south-west of Newport East. The terrain here is a sculpted tapestry of rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and salt spray, where sturdy oaks and pines cling to the earth, their branches often bent in a permanent salute to the prevailing westerly breeze. Glimpses of the vast, shimmering ocean punctuate the landscape, a constant reminder of the town's maritime soul, and the air itself carries a briny tang, a cool kiss that refreshes the senses and whispers tales of distant horizons. The harbor, a vibrant hub of activity, cradles a fleet of sailboats and fishing vessels, their masts a delicate filigree against the often-azure sky, while beyond, the open sea stretches out, an endless expanse of shifting blues and greys. This storied locale, once a bustling colonial port and later the summer playground of America's Gilded Age elite, retains an undeniable grandeur. Its history is etched into the very cobblestones of its streets and the stately architecture of its mansions, each a silent witness to generations of wealth, innovation, and social change. The economy, long tied to the sea through shipbuilding and fishing, has gracefully diversified, embracing tourism, yachting, and a burgeoning arts scene that infuses Newport with a lively, cosmopolitan spirit. The echoes of its past as a naval hub still resonate, adding another layer to the town's multifaceted character, and its world-renowned Gilded Age mansions, like The Breakers and Marble House, draw visitors from across the globe, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of opulent living. The rhythm of daily life here is a captivating blend of energetic harbor activity and the quiet contemplation inspired by the sweeping ocean vistas, a pace that feels both vital and profoundly peaceful.
Live animated radar for Newport and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island |
| Coordinates | 41.490102°N, 71.312828°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02840, 02841 |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newport, Rhode Island Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newport, Rhode Island, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Newport includes coordinates 41.490102°N, 71.312828°W, situated in Newport County. ZIP code 02840, 02841. Telephone area code: 401. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
