Chesapeake, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Chesapeake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chesapeake.
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What is the weather usually like in Chesapeake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,235 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chesapeake: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FENTRESS NAAS, VA US (USW00013762), adjusted for the elevation of Chesapeake.
Chesapeake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chesapeake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Chesapeake is April–May and September–October. At 10 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Chesapeake
What is the hottest month in Chesapeake?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Chesapeake?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Chesapeake?
About 48.6 inches (1,235 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Chesapeake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Chesapeake?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chesapeake have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Chesapeake in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 44°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Chesapeake?
Around 6:41 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Chesapeake weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chesapeake.
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