Climate Insights for Newport State Airport

Kalawao County, Rhode Island, United States

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
October
160mm rain
Best to Visit
June, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Newport State Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1378mm of precipitation falls per year. Newport State Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Newport State Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Feb Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 0° Mar Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 2° Apr Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° May Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jun Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Aug Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 17° Oct Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° Nov Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Dec Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Newport State Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 21mm Feb Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow

Newport State Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1378mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 160mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 83mm. That's 77mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Newport State Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

6 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Newport State Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Newport State Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 61cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 18°
Jul 22°
Aug 23°
Sep 19°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Newport State Airport is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Newport State Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
112 mm
21 cm
Feb
0 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
114 mm
23 cm
Mar
2 °C
7 °C
6 km/h
116 mm
35 cm
Apr
6 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
139 mm
5 cm
May
11 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
16 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
112 mm
2 cm
Dec
1 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
143 mm
17 cm
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