Newport News, Virginia Weather
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Newport News weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Mostly Clear——84°58°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——95°66°+11°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——89°69°-6°
- SundayJun 7Heavy Showers39%0.57″92°71°+3°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle33%—81°65°-11°
- TuesdayJun 9Clear10%—78°64°-3°
- WednesdayJun 10Mostly Clear22%—84°66°+6°
PM2.5 at 7.9 µg/m³ (AQI 44) with a 0.79 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 12 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 41 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 18 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 41
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 18
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 7.9 µg/m³ (AQI 44) with a 0.79 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.79
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:25 AM
- Moonset
- 1:14 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Newport News at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 18°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 30 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Newport News its warmest temperatures (~79°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~40°F). August sees peak rainfall at 5.4 inches, contrasting with February's lightest precipitation at 2.6 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| February | 42° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| March | 49° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| April | 58° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| May | 67° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| June | 75° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| August | 77° | 5.4″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 5.0″ | 5 |
| October | 61° | 4.2″ | 6 |
| November | 51° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| December | 43° | 3.2″ | 6 |
Regional context
Located within a humid subtropical climate region, Newport News shares temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Virginia Beach, VA, Richmond, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA, Roanoke, VA.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the arrival of ruby-throated hummingbirds returning to Newport News gardens and woodlands.
Dogwood trees typically reach peak bloom in mid-April, their white bracts marking spring's progression across the region.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Newport News?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Newport News, while the first fall frost typically arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Newport News?
- August ranks as the wettest month, delivering about 5.4 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 45 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Newport News?
- July temperatures peak at an average of about 79°F, making it the warmest month.
- What is the coldest month in Newport News?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 40°F throughout the month.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Newport News?
- Plant cool-season crops like peas and lettuce around the last spring frost in mid-April, but wait 1–2 weeks afterward before planting warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers.
- How many rainy days does Newport News get?
- Rain falls on about 73 days per year in Newport News on average.
- What hardiness zone is Newport News?
- Check the USDA's online lookup tool using Newport News ZIP codes to find the current hardiness zone designation, which reflects the area's lowest average winter temperatures.
Climate
Newport News, Virginia experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Winter temperatures in January hover near 40°F, while summer heat in July averages 79°F — creating a 39°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 45 inches across roughly 73 rainy days throughout the year.
Geographic factors drive the local weather patterns: latitude at 37.1°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation combine to determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.