, with relatively cold winters and hot, muggy summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
The city is located in the eastern United States. A little to the north is Cape Henry, where the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Beyond the bay lies the southernmost part of the Delmarva peninsula with its barrier islands.
, which was the first settlement of English colonists in North America and which includes, in addition to Virginia Beach, the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk.
of the coldest month (January) is of 4.9 °C (41 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
, from December to February, is quite cold, however, different situations arise. There are mild periods, in which subtropical air masses prevail, and the temperature can even exceed 20 °C (68 °F).
occurs every year, even though it snows less than in inland areas, and it takes several years to see a heavy snowfall. On average, 9 centimeters (3.4 inches) of snow fall per year.
, from June to August, is hot and muggy, with an often unpleasant combination of temperature and humidity, although fortunately the breeze blows from the sea. The sun often shines, although cloud coverings can form, which can produce thunderstorms.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 36/37 °C (97/99 °F). The record of the last decades is 39.5 °C (103 °F), recorded in August 1980.
Occasionally, between late summer and early autumn, Virginia Beach can be affected by
or their remnants. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October.
Although the city is located on the coast, and therefore in theory it is at risk, it is rarely hit directly because hurricanes typically pass further south. However, in September 2003, Hurricane Isabel hit Virginia directly, although it did more serious damage to other areas, which lie northwest of Virginia Beach.
, from March to May and from September to November, the weather is variable. Spring is more unstable and rainier, while autumn is calmer.
At the end of May it can already be very hot, and in the first half of September there is often still summer-like heat.
temperature ranges between 12 °C (53 °F) and 26.5 °C (80 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September, and it is all in all acceptable in June.
to visit Virginia Beach are spring and autumn, to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-May and from mid-September to mid-October. In April, it can sometimes get cold and the weather can be unstable, especially at the beginning of the month, while the second half of the month is generally mild.
In autumn (usually, around late October), you can admire the beautiful colors of the trees losing their leaves (the phenomenon called
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5 °C, with a minimum of
-0.2 °C and a maximum of
10.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-18.3 °C in January 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
15.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.1 °C, with a minimum of
0.7 °C and a maximum of
11.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.8 °C in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.3 °C, with a minimum of
3.8 °C and a maximum of
14.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.2 °C in March 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in March 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
16.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
8.7 °C and a maximum of
20.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1 °C in April 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
16.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
24.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
1.7 °C in May 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
35.6 °C in May 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
28.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
7.2 °C in June 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
21.3 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
12.8 °C in July 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in July 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.1 °C, with a minimum of
20.6 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
12.8 °C in August 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
26.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in September 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.6 °C, with a minimum of
11.5 °C and a maximum of
21.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in October 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.8 °C, with a minimum of
5.3 °C and a maximum of
16.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.4 °C in November 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
14.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.1 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
12.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in December 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in December 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.