Newport News (VA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Newport News 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 has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Newport News can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 0°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Newport News is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1317 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives high rainfall, averaging 151 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 67 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Newport News 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Newport News. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 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 Newport News.
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 Newport News 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 January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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