Weather in Newport News in August
In an average August, Newport News sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 71°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 80°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 71°F |
| Typical low range | 65°F to 76°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
102°F
1999-08-01
Lowest
68°F
1989-08-10
Low
Highest
81°F
2007-08-09
Lowest
51°F
1982-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
152°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
51°F
1982-08-30
Humidity
Highest
24.9 g/m³
2023-08-15
Lowest
9.2 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
33 mph
2011-08-27
Lowest
2 mph
2013-08-20
Gust
Highest
84 mph
2011-08-27
Lowest
9 mph
1987-08-21
Precip
Wettest
12.27 in
1986
Driest
1.14 in
2007
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