Newport, WA Climate


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Newport, WA enjoys a mild and temperate climate throughout the year. Summers can be hot and dry, with temperatures rarely reaching above 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Winters are cool and wet, with temperatures usually hovering around 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and occasionally dipping below freezing at night. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with most months seeing an average of 3 to 4 inches of rain or snowfall. The area also gets plenty of sunshine all year round, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities in any season.

Newport, Washington gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Newport averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Newport. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Newport gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Newport is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Washington.

8.8 Summer - 3.4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Newport, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNewport, WashingtonUnited States
  27.0 in.38.1 in.
  60.9 in.27.8 in.
  123.7 days106.2 days
  176 days205 days
  82.7°85.8°
  20.9°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  2136 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Newport with an average high temperature of 82.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Newport, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Newport are June, August and July.
In Newport, there are 14.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Newport with an average of 19.8°. This is one of the coldest places in Washington.
In Newport, there are 175.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.
In Newport, there are 4.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Newport, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
December is the wettest month in Newport with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 33% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 27.0 inches in Newport means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Newport with 14.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 123.7 rainy days annually in Newport, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 60.9 inches in Newport means that it is one of the snowiest places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Newport with 22.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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