Weather on August 17
Hampton, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
1997
87°F avg
Coldest
2022
1°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Hampton, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 69°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1997 (87°F average), while the coldest was 2022 (1°F) — a 86°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 5.44" of rain. The last decade has been 5.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Hampton, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2024 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2023 | 89° | 73° | 81° | 0.03" | — |
| 2022coldest | 81° | -80° | 1° | — | — |
| 2021 | 90° | 77° | 83° | — | — |
| 2020 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 0.05" | — |
| 2019 | 90° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 2018 | 93° | 76° | 84° | — | — |
| 2017 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 2016 | 95° | 79° | 87° | — | — |
| 2015 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 2014 | 88° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 2013 | 76° | 70° | 73° | 0.89" | — |
| 2012 | 90° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 2011 | 86° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2010 | 95° | 79° | 87° | — | — |
| 2009 | 87° | 79° | 83° | — | — |
| 2008 | 85° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 2007 | 91° | 71° | 81° | 1.37" | — |
| 2006 | 83° | 71° | 77° | — | — |
| 2005 | 87° | 72° | 79° | 2.49" | — |
| 2004 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2003 | 84° | 72° | 78° | 0.56" | — |
| 2002 | 91° | 73° | 82° | 0.38" | — |
| 2001 | 90° | 73° | 81° | 0.08" | — |
| 1999 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1998 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1997warmest | 95° | 79° | 87° | — | — |
| 1996 | 81° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 1995 | 92° | 80° | 86° | — | — |
| 1994 | 83° | 75° | 79° | 0.41" | — |
| 1993 | 90° | 75° | 82° | — | — |
| 1992 | 79° | 70° | 74° | 3.48" | — |
| 1991 | 88° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 1990 | 86° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 1989 | 85° | 72° | 78° | 0.13" | — |
| 1988 | 97° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 1987 | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 1986 | 84° | 75° | 80° | 2.01" | — |
| 1985 | 80° | 74° | 77° | 1.17" | — |
| 1984 | 90° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 1983 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1982 | 82° | 66° | 74° | 0.38" | — |
| 1981 | 76° | 64° | 70° | — | — |
| 1980 | 80° | 72° | 76° | — | — |
| 1979 | 76° | 60° | 68° | — | — |
| 1978 | 92° | 79° | 85° | — | — |
| 1977 | 94° | 74° | 84° | 5.44" | — |
| 1976 | 77° | 63° | 70° | — | — |
| 1975 | 91° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 1974 | 86° | 72° | 79° | 1.7" | — |
| 1973 | 82° | 76° | 79° | — | — |
| 1972 | 74° | 60° | 67° | 0.13" | — |
| 1971 | 80° | 73° | 77° | — | — |
54 years of data from HAMPTON UNIV