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Weather on May 31

Newport News, VA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
63°F
Warmest
1975
83°F avg
Coldest
2001
57°F avg

About This Date

May 31st in Newport News, VA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 63°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 31st was in 1975 (83°F average), while the coldest was 2001 (57°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 31st dates historically, with the wettest May 31st recording 2.64" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for May 31st in Newport News, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202579°54°66°
202475°52°63°
202373°59°66°
202292°70°81°
202171°46°59°
202076°55°65°
201984°67°75°1.6"
201887°72°79°0.2"
201781°64°72°2.64"
201681°66°73°
201592°74°83°
201480°57°69°
201391°73°82°
201287°63°75°0.03"
201193°70°81°
201090°72°81°
200986°70°78°
200889°70°79°
200787°57°72°
200686°72°79°
200580°58°69°0.03"
200488°69°78°0.36"
200379°60°69°2.21"
200288°59°73°
2001coldest72°43°57°
200066°57°62°
199988°64°76°
199888°70°79°
199773°61°67°
199671°53°62°
199577°55°66°
199477°59°68°
199382°62°72°0.81"
199275°62°69°0.51"
199068°55°62°
198894°70°82°
198790°71°80°0.08"
198687°71°79°
198584°66°75°
198467°53°60°0.25"
198382°68°75°0.05"
198285°74°79°
198188°72°80°0.41"
198086°67°76°
197982°68°75°1.5"
197877°63°70°0.38"
197779°63°71°
197690°62°76°
1975warmest88°78°83°0.13"
197482°58°70°0.05"
197385°61°73°
197278°60°69°0.05"
197175°59°67°0.08"
53 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.

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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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