Newport, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.2 °F (low) to 72.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 61.5 Inches. Newport is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4 °F | 54.9 °F | 4.54 in. |
| February | 36.5 °F | 57.3 °F | 3.86 in. |
| March | 42.2 °F | 63.5 °F | 3.71 in. |
| April | 51.0 °F | 71.5 °F | 4.08 in. |
| May | 59.9 °F | 78.3 °F | 4.36 in. |
| June | 68.3 °F | 84.7 °F | 4.88 in. |
| July | 72.0 °F | 87.6 °F | 6.26 in. |
| August | 70.9 °F | 86.5 °F | 7.38 in. |
| September | 66.3 °F | 82.6 °F | 8.17 in. |
| October | 54.8 °F | 74.6 °F | 5.48 in. |
| November | 43.8 °F | 65.4 °F | 4.59 in. |
| December | 38.1 °F | 58.5 °F | 4.18 in. |
| Annual | 53.2 °F | 72.1 °F | 61.49 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |