South Portsmouth, RI
Unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island
South Portsmouth is a small unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island. It is 2.0 miles SW of Middletown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02842.
South Portsmouth at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Newport County
- ZIP code
- 02842
- Nearest town
- Middletown (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.5447, -71.2617
Weather in South Portsmouth now
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South Portsmouth weather by the hour
South Portsmouth weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Portsmouth.
This week in South Portsmouth
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Portsmouth
What is the weather usually like in South Portsmouth?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 42.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,071 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Portsmouth: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT STATE AP, RI US (USW00014787), adjusted for the elevation of South Portsmouth.
South Portsmouth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Portsmouth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Portsmouth?
South Portsmouth has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is February.
The best time to visit South Portsmouth is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near South Portsmouth
The closest live webcam is Newport: Easton Beach, 4.2 miles S of South Portsmouth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Portsmouth.
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Questions about South Portsmouth
Where is South Portsmouth, RI?
South Portsmouth is an unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island, 2.0 miles SW of Middletown.
What county is South Portsmouth in?
South Portsmouth is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of South Portsmouth, RI?
The ZIP code for South Portsmouth is 02842.
What is the nearest town to South Portsmouth?
Middletown, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Portsmouth?
Yes. The closest is Newport: Easton Beach, 4.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Portsmouth?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in South Portsmouth?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in South Portsmouth?
About 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in South Portsmouth?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Portsmouth?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Portsmouth have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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