Newport News averages 36.1 days a year above 90°F, with August the wettest month at 5.3 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 105°F on Jul 25, 2010; the coldest, −1°F on Jan 21, 1985. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 9.26 in on Sep 30, 2010.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Newport News
Year-round temperature
In Newport News, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 81°F and 89°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 50°F and 54°F and overnight lows reaching 34°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Newport News averages 3.8 in per month over the long run. August is the wettest at 5.3 in, while February is the driest at 2.5 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Newport News averages 36.1 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 69 such days (2010); the coolest just 4 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 29, Newport News has received 6.9 in of precipitation this year — 55% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (15.6 in).