Chesapeake averages 33.2 days a year above 90°F, with August the wettest month at 6.59 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 104°F on Jul 25, 2010; the coldest, 6°F on Jan 30, 2014. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 10.28 in on Sep 30, 2010.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Chesapeake
Year-round temperature
In Chesapeake, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 80°F and 88°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 49°F and 53°F and overnight lows reaching 32°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Chesapeake averages 4.4 in per month over the long run. August is the wettest at 6.6 in, while February is the driest at 3.1 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Chesapeake averages 33.2 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 59 such days (2010); the coolest just 4 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Chesapeake has received 11.9 in of precipitation this year — 35% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (18.2 in).