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Weather on January 4

Newport News, VA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
34°F
Warmest
2004
66°F avg
Coldest
1981
24°F avg

About This Date

January 4th in Newport News, VA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 50°F and lows near 34°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 4th was in 2004 (66°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (24°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of January 4th dates historically, with the wettest January 4th recording 2.72" of rain. The last decade has been 4.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for January 4th in Newport News, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202646°24°35°
202538°25°32°
202447°33°40°0.05"
202369°57°63°0.51"
202238°25°32°
202150°35°43°
202064°48°56°1.45"
201962°40°51°
201830°20°25°0.99"
201761°43°52°
201642°29°36°
201575°52°63°0.05"
201444°20°32°
201348°25°37°
201238°18°28°
201145°24°35°
201039°24°32°
200951°29°40°
200843°18°31°
200771°49°60°
200643°40°41°
200577°50°64°
2004warmest74°58°66°
200342°27°34°
200238°23°30°
200141°17°29°
200075°48°62°2.36"
199937°27°32°
199868°45°56°
199772°48°60°
199637°26°32°0.13"
199542°28°35°
199450°39°45°1.45"
199369°36°52°
199253°48°51°2.72"
199145°36°40°
199061°41°51°
198939°27°33°0.2"
198847°35°41°0.03"
198743°30°36°
198643°37°40°0.1"
198541°37°39°0.43"
198455°32°44°
198342°35°39°
198263°46°54°1.7"
1981coldest33°15°24°
198044°32°38°0.58"
197935°19°27°
197848°22°35°
197738°18°28°0.23"
197655°28°42°
197553°42°48°1.02"
197444°37°41°1.83"
197357°37°47°0.3"
197255°48°52°2.26"
197162°35°49°0.13"
56 years of data from NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD

Newport News, 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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Newport News, VA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.8"13.6"JFMAMJJASOND3.4"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA

Newport News, 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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