Chesapeake (VA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Chesapeake can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Chesapeake can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Chesapeake is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1295 mm. Chesapeake can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 172 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 71 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chesapeake Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Chesapeake can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chesapeake.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Chesapeake in the United States of America
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 172 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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