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Chesapeake, VA Weather on April 12
April 12th in Chesapeake, VA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 48°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 12th was in 2011 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (42°F) — a 45°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of April 12th dates historically, with the wettest April 12th recording 1.78" of rain. The last decade has been 6.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 12
Planning for April 12th in Chesapeake, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
April 12 Weather Records for Chesapeake
- •The all-time record high for April 12th in Chesapeake, VA is 105°F, set in 2011.
- •The coldest April 12th on record dropped to 31°F in 1989.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on April 12th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on April 12th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), April 12th was 7°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 12 ever in Chesapeake?
The warmest April 12 in Chesapeake, VA reached 105°F in 2011. That is 34°F above the long-term average high of 71°F.
What was the coldest April 12 ever in Chesapeake?
The coldest April 12 in Chesapeake, VA dropped to 31°F in 1989. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 48°F.
What is the average temperature on April 12 in Chesapeake?
On April 12, Chesapeake averages a high of 71°F and a low of 48°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FENTRESS NAVAL AUX FLD.
How many years of weather data are available for April 12 in Chesapeake?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 12 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.
April 12 Weather History in Chesapeake
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53°F | 46°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2024 | 75°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 84°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 72°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 79°F | 50°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2019 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 66°F | 57°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 2015 | 72°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 71°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2012 | 59°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 105°F | 69°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 59°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 63°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2007 | 76°F | 53°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 2006 | 75°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 54°F | 40°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 2004 | 66°F | 46°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2003 | 71°F | 46°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2002 | 71°F | 54°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2001 | 84°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 61°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 57°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 66°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 85°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 80°F | 54°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 1994 | 74°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 82°F | 54°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 1991 | 56°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 60°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 53°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 48°F | 45°F | 1.78" | -- |
| 1987 | 80°F | 53°F | 1.02" | -- |
| 1986 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 63°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 59°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 59°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 87°F | 51°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1980 | 66°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 79°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 49°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1977 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 72°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 50°F | 42°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1974 | 59°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 52°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 64°F | 39°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.