Newport News, VA has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C), ranging from an average low of 45°F (7°C) in winter to an average high of 79°F (26°C) in summer. During the summer months, Newport News often experiences thunderstorms, which can bring heavy rain and occasional flooding. Snowfall is rare in the area, usually occurring only a few times each year. The city also experiences periods of drought during the spring and summer months due to the lack of consistent rainfall.
Newport News, Virginia gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Newport News averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Newport News. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Newport News gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year