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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Virginia Beach in August

In an average August, Virginia Beach sees a daily high around 82°F and a low around 75°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high82°F
Typical high range77°F to 87°F
Average low75°F
Typical low range71°F to 78°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 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 96°F 1999-08-01
Lowest 67°F 1986-08-29

Low

Highest 83°F 2007-08-09
Lowest 61°F 1982-08-29

Feels-like

Highest 131°F 1999-08-01
Lowest 67°F 1986-08-29

Humidity

Highest 25.0 g/m³ 2006-08-02
Lowest 8.9 g/m³ 1986-08-29

Wind

Highest 44 mph 2011-08-27
Lowest 4 mph 2013-08-20

Gust

Highest 85 mph 2011-08-27
Lowest 9 mph 2003-08-15

Precip

Wettest 15.41 in 1981
Driest 1.39 in 2007

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