Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Newport News, VA Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 45.1"
- Annual precip
- 222d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Newport News
Newport News, Virginia averages 60°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 45.1"
- annual precipitation
- 222 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
60°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
45.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Newport News) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Newport News area.
How Newport News compares to every U.S. city
Newport News's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Newport News
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Newport News's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1" | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 5.4"
12.2 days with precipitation
September 5.0"
12.1 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
222 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,536
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,562
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 8.4 | 54% | 25% |
| February | 62% | 9.0 | 49% | 28% |
| March | 61% | 9.4 | 49% | 26% |
| April | 66% | 8.9 | 49% | 20% |
| May | 71% | 7.9 | 48% | 18% |
| June | 70% | 7.6 | 51% | 10% |
| July | 73% | 7.4 | 51% | 14% |
| August | 74% | 7.5 | 50% | 15% |
| September | 74% | 7.3 | 48% | 20% |
| October | 71% | 7.4 | 54% | 23% |
| November | 67% | 7.5 | 56% | 20% |
| December | 67% | 7.7 | 54% | 26% |
What Newport News's climate means for you
Newport News runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 222 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,536 heating and 1,562 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Newport News, VA
Newport News, Virginia runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 50°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00093741, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Newport News should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 45.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 222 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 9. And on the energy front, 3,536 heating degree days and 1,562 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Newport News scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Newport News, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Newport News, Virginia is 60°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Newport News get? ▼
Newport News receives 45.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Newport News? ▼
Newport News has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Newport News? ▼
Newport News has approximately 222 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Newport News? ▼
Newport News has 3,536 heating degree days and 1,562 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Newport News climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093741 near Newport News.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093741. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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