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United States / Vermont / No Metro Area / Orleans County / Newport / Zip Codes
Newport, VT has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 70°F, while in winter it drops to an average low of around 11°F. On average, Newport gets around 34 inches of rain annually, and over 90 inches of snow each year. There are four distinct seasons in Newport, with temperatures varying widely from season to season. In the spring months, wildflowers start to bloom and tree buds swell as the area warms up. Summer brings long days of sunshine and comfortable temperatures for outdoor activities. Autumn brings vibrant foliage and mild temperatures that make for perfect hiking weather. Lastly, winter is a time of deep snowfall and frigid temperatures that draw many visitors to ski resorts nearby.

Newport, Vermont gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Newport averages 101 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Newport. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Newport gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 179 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 101 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Newport is 5.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Vermont.

8.8 Summer - 2.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Newport, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNewport, VermontUnited States
  42.3 in.38.1 in.
  100.6 in.27.8 in.
  179.2 days106.2 days
  157 days205 days
  78.3°85.8°
  1.1°21.7°
  5.67
  34.3
  682 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 78.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Vermont. In Newport, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Newport are July, August and June.
In Newport, there are 2.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Vermont.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Newport with an average of 1.1°. This is colder than most places in Vermont.
In Newport, there are 188.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Vermont.
In Newport, there are 42.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Vermont.
Humidity in Newport is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
August is the wettest month in Newport with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 32% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.3 inches in Newport means that it is about average compared to other places in Vermont.
December is the rainiest month in Newport with 17.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 13.2 rainy days. There are 179.2 rainy days annually in Newport, which is one of the rainiest places in Vermont. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 100.6 inches in Newport means that it is snowier than most places in Vermont. December is the snowiest month in Newport with 24.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Abhd · Newport, VT
Quality of Life
Over 13 years ago

Newport, VT is a good little town to live in. You feel safe walking around town most all of the time. Crime is usually petty or non-violent. My biggest complaint is  More

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