Newport, Oregon: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Working harbour with an aquarium and a lighthouse. Best for: families, nature lovers.
Newport gives little vitamin D from the sun in any month for skin type III at age 30. Too cool all year.
Newport month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.2 | – | 10°C | 18/30 |
| February | Too cold | 1.3 h | 2.2 | – | 11°C | 13/30 |
| March | Too cold | 4.2 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 12°C | 10/30 |
| April | Too cold | 6.1 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 12°C | 7/30 |
| May | Too cold | 7.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 15°C | 6/30 |
| June | Too cold | 8.5 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 16°C | 2/30 |
| July | Too cold | 9.3 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 20°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too cold | 8.3 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 19°C | 0/30 |
| September | Too cold | 6.2 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 19°C | 2/30 |
| October | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 16°C | 7/30 |
| November | Too cold | 0.5 h | 2.2 | – | 12°C | 16/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.5 | – | 11°C | 14/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Newport
Working harbour with an aquarium and a lighthouse. A cool sea and cool, windy beaches, with the best weather in July to September, and heavy rain in winter. Storm watching is popular from November to March.
In Newport afternoon highs average from 10°C in January to 20°C in July. The wettest month is January (about 18 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (0). Midday UV peaks at 7.4 in July.
Centrally located on the Oregon Coast, with an aquarium and marine center, attracting those curious about the coast and sea (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Newport
When is the best time to visit Newport for vitamin D?
Newport gives little vitamin D from the sun in any month for skin type III at age 30.
What is the weather like in Newport?
Afternoon highs average from 10°C in January to 20°C in July. The wettest month is January, with about 18 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Newport?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool all year.