The climate in Virginia Beach is typically mild in the winter months and hot and humid during the summer months. Summers are generally long and temperatures can reach the mid-90s, with high humidity levels making it feel even hotter. Sea breezes often provide some relief during the hottest days. Winters are usually short and mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although some snowfall can occur during the colder months.
Virginia Beach, Virginia gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Virginia Beach averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Virginia Beach. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Virginia Beach gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year