Weather in Newport News in May
In an average May, Newport News sees a daily high around 77°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 77°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 67°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 59°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2019-05-29
Lowest
49°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
77°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
38°F
2020-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
122°F
2019-05-28
Lowest
31°F
2020-05-10
Humidity
Highest
21.3 g/m³
2018-05-30
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
3 mph
1998-05-24
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
9 mph
2022-05-29
Precip
Wettest
7.85 in
2016
Driest
0.86 in
1991
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