Newport, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.5 °F (low) to 72 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.3 Inches. Newport is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4 °F | 52.2 °F | 3.77 in. |
| February | 34.1 °F | 56.1 °F | 3.24 in. |
| March | 40.7 °F | 63.7 °F | 4.15 in. |
| April | 49.4 °F | 72.9 °F | 3.71 in. |
| May | 58.3 °F | 79.9 °F | 3.48 in. |
| June | 66.4 °F | 86.7 °F | 4.09 in. |
| July | 69.9 °F | 90.0 °F | 3.7 in. |
| August | 68.8 °F | 88.3 °F | 4.14 in. |
| September | 62.9 °F | 83.0 °F | 3.74 in. |
| October | 50.7 °F | 73.2 °F | 3.14 in. |
| November | 39.8 °F | 62.9 °F | 3.38 in. |
| December | 34.1 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.79 in. |
| Annual | 50.5 °F | 72 °F | 44.33 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |