Weather on February 29
Newport News, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
33°F
Warmest
1976
62°F avg
Coldest
1980
31°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Newport News, VA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 58°F and lows near 33°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1976 (62°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (31°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically, with the wettest February 29th recording 1.19" of rain.
Planning for February 29th in Newport News, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cooling Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50° | 31° | 41° | — | — |
| 2020 | 47° | 30° | 39° | — | — |
| 2016 | 70° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 2012 | 63° | 32° | 47° | 1.19" | — |
| 2008 | 52° | 27° | 40° | — | — |
| 2004 | 68° | 27° | 47° | — | — |
| 2000 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1996 | 46° | 31° | 38° | — | — |
| 1992 | 57° | 30° | 44° | — | — |
| 1988 | 59° | 32° | 46° | — | — |
| 1984 | 44° | 33° | 39° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 38° | 25° | 31° | — | — |
| 1976warmest | 73° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 1972 | 78° | 38° | 58° | — | — |
14 years of data from NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD