Chesapeake city Climate
Chesapeake city, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
60.4°F
Annual Precip
51.4"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
67.19999999999999
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Chesapeake city Weather
A humid, coastal southern climate
Chesapeake's 60.4°F average annual temperature is significantly higher than the national median. The city's proximity to the coast drives high humidity and warm nights.
One of Virginia's warmest cities
Chesapeake is much warmer than the average Virginia county, exceeding the state mean by 4.5 degrees. It is also wetter than average, receiving 51.4 inches of rain compared to the state's 45.7 inches.
Warmest in the immediate region
At 60.4°F, Chesapeake is far warmer than inland Charlotte County, which sits at 57.3°F. The city also experiences significantly higher rainfall than its neighbors to the west.
Over two months of extreme heat
The city endures 67 days of extreme heat over 90°F, more than double many other Virginia counties. While specific snowfall data is unavailable, winter averages remain a mild 43.0°F.
Drainage and cooling are essential
With over 51 inches of annual rain and 67 days of extreme heat, focus on flood prevention and high-efficiency cooling. Outdoor activities are best planned for early morning to avoid the oppressive summer humidity.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.