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Retirement Living In Newport County - Rhode Island


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Area Description

Spectacular coastal scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving waterfront downtown and welcoming hospitality await you in Newport County and Bristol, Rhode Island. Weekend getaways can include Newport Mansion tours of properties spanning the Colonial era to the Gilded Age, wine tasting at scenic vineyards, sailing and boating, gorgeous beaches and more!

Includes Cities/Towns: Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Newport's activities are endless, from bird sanctuaries to sailing. Visit http://www.newportchamber.com/Attractions for a long list of activities to choose from.

Cultural Activities
We have a wide variety of antique stores, art galleries, film festivals, fine art sales,vineyards and seaport history. Our impressive Newport Mansions, originally owned by the weathiest families in the history of the U.S., are available for touring.

Newport County and the East Bay are home to a number of colleges and universities including United States Naval War College, Salve Regina University, Roger Williams University, the International Yacht Restoration School and the Community College of Rhode Island.

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Medical Facilities


Newport Hospital is one of Southern New England’s finest hospitals.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Newport County, Rhode Island?

For those of you that retire in Newport County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Newport County! Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Newport County such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Newport County!

Summertime in Newport County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the beach, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Newport County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  23 F°  31 F°  38 F°
 Feb  25 F°  33 F°  40 F°
 Mar  31 F°  39 F°  47 F°
 Apr  39 F°  48 F°  56 F°
 May  49 F°  57 F°  66 F°
 Jun  58 F°  66 F°  74 F°
 Jul  64 F°  72 F°  80 F°
 Aug  64 F°  72 F°  79 F°
 Sep  57 F°  65 F°  73 F°
 Oct  47 F°  55 F°  63 F°
 Nov  38 F°  45 F°  53 F°
 Dec  29 F°  36 F°  43 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  25  0
 Feb  0  24  0
 Mar  0  17  0
 Apr  0  3  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  2  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  0  0
 Nov  0  7  0
 Dec  0  20  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  11  21 %
 Feb  4 "  10  22 %
 Mar  5 "  12  27 %
 Apr  5 "  12  36 %
 May  4 "  12  46 %
 Jun  4 "  11  57 %
 Jul  3 "  9  63 %
 Aug  4 "  9  63 %
 Sep  4 "  9  57 %
 Oct  4 "  10  45 %
 Nov  4 "  10  36 %
 Dec  4 "  11  27 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  8 "  9  5
 Feb  9 "  7  4
 Mar  5 "  3  3
 Apr  1 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  0  0
 Dec  7 "  4  3


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Cost of Living for Newport County, RI

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Senior Assistance in Newport County, RI

Newport County, Rhode Island offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Newport County Offer For Retirees?

A variety of non-profits use volunteers.

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