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Weather on December 31

Virginia Beach, VA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
36°F
Warmest
1992
61°F avg
Coldest
1983
26°F avg

About This Date

December 31st in Virginia Beach, VA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 54°F and lows near 36°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 31st was in 1992 (61°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (26°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of December 31st dates historically, with the wettest December 31st recording 2.54" of rain. The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 31st in Virginia Beach, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202543°27°35°
202468°40°54°0.13"
202350°32°41°
202267°54°60°2.49"
202161°53°57°0.48"
202063°50°56°1.3"
201959°41°50°
201866°39°53°0.2"
201733°22°28°
201650°24°37°
201568°53°61°0.86"
201446°27°37°
201350°31°41°
201247°24°36°
201164°39°52°
201051°23°37°
200947°37°42°1.24"
200859°28°44°
200756°40°48°0.05"
200661°36°48°
200555°35°45°0.05"
200464°34°49°
200353°33°43°
200266°45°55°
200142°27°34°
200038°22°30°
199961°39°50°
199834°21°27°
199743°30°36°
199663°42°52°0.51"
199555°43°49°0.15"
199459°36°47°0.3"
199338°14°26°
1992warmest69°53°61°
199146°39°43°
199071°40°55°0.13"
198964°41°53°0.64"
198851°36°43°0.25"
198752°25°38°
198645°31°38°
198555°26°41°0.36"
198453°49°51°0.13"
1983coldest30°22°26°
198246°38°42°0.91"
198150°25°37°2.54"
198039°32°36°
197952°38°45°
197859°40°49°0.23"
197752°38°45°0.2"
197650°20°35°0.46"
197560°49°54°1.7"
197451°41°46°0.81"
197363°43°53°1.04"
197260°53°57°2.03"
197164°38°51°
55 years of data from OCEANA NAS

Virginia Beach, VA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Virginia Beach, VA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.9"13.7"JFMAMJJASOND2.7"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Virginia Beach, VA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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