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Chesapeake, VA Weather on May 27
May 27th in Chesapeake, VA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 1991 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (54°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 24% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 3.63" of rain. The last decade has been 6.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Chesapeake, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 27 Weather Records for Chesapeake
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Chesapeake, VA is 94°F, set in 2014.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 45°F in 1979.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 9 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Chesapeake?
The warmest May 27 in Chesapeake, VA reached 94°F in 2014. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Chesapeake?
The coldest May 27 in Chesapeake, VA dropped to 45°F in 1979. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Chesapeake?
On May 27, Chesapeake averages a high of 79°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FENTRESS NAVAL AUX FLD.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Chesapeake?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Chesapeake, VA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 27 Weather History in Chesapeake
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67°F | 49°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2024 | 81°F | 67°F | 2.82" | -- |
| 2023 | 68°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 86°F | 67°F | 2.21" | -- |
| 2021 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 79°F | 60°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2019 | 91°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 92°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 91°F | 60°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 81°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 84°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 62°F | 55°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 83°F | 59°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2000 | 86°F | 62°F | 2.46" | -- |
| 1999 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 72°F | 64°F | 1.35" | -- |
| 1997 | 64°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 64°F | 57°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1995 | 70°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 69°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 64°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 72°F | 55°F | 1.88" | -- |
| 1989 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 70°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 73°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 75°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 69°F | 52°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1982 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 62°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | -- | 51°F | 3.63" | -- |
| 1973 | 59°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 60°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: FENTRESS NAVAL AUX FLD
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Chesapeake, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.