Newport News city Climate
Newport News city, Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
59.5°F
Annual Precip
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
42.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Newport News city Weather
A warm coastal urban climate
Newport News records an annual average temperature of 59.5°F, which is quite warm compared to national figures. The city receives 45.1 inches of rain, typical for the Atlantic coastline.
Warmer than the state median
The city's average temperature exceeds the Virginia state average of 55.9°F by several degrees. This makes it one of the warmer urban centers in the Commonwealth.
Consistent with Tidewater patterns
Newport News shares a nearly identical 59.5°F average with Mecklenburg County to the west. It remains slightly cooler than Norfolk city, which averages 61.0°F.
Hot summers and mild winters
The city endures 43 days of extreme heat above 90°F every year. Winters are very mild, with December through February temperatures averaging 41.8°F.
Hydration and cooling are key
Residents should prepare for over six weeks of extreme heat with high-capacity cooling systems. Heavy winter coats are rarely needed given the mild 41.8°F winter average.
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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.