Weather in Newport News in August
In an average August, Newport News sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 72°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 72°F |
| Typical low range | 67°F to 77°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
104°F
1999-08-01
Lowest
68°F
1981-08-22
Low
Highest
85°F
2007-08-09
Lowest
54°F
1982-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
152°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
56°F
1986-08-30
Humidity
Highest
24.4 g/m³
2017-08-18
Lowest
8.9 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
41 mph
2011-08-27
Lowest
3 mph
1989-08-13
Gust
Highest
85 mph
2011-08-27
Lowest
8 mph
2013-08-20
Precip
Wettest
10.55 in
1986
Driest
0.86 in
2007
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