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Newport News, VA Weather on May 28
May 28th in Newport News, VA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 61°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 28th was in 2015 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (58°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 51% of May 28th dates historically, with the wettest May 28th recording 3.89" of rain. The last decade has been 7.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Newport News, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 28 Weather Records for Newport News
- •The all-time record high for May 28th in Newport News, VA is 95°F, set in 2014.
- •The coldest May 28th on record dropped to 46°F in 1994.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 28th in 3 of the last 53 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 28th was 6°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Newport News?
The warmest May 28 in Newport News, VA reached 95°F in 2014. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Newport News?
The coldest May 28 in Newport News, VA dropped to 46°F in 1994. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Newport News?
On May 28, Newport News averages a high of 79°F and a low of 61°F based on 53 years of NOAA weather observations from NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Newport News?
We have 53 years of weather records for May 28 in Newport News, 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 28 Weather History in Newport News
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72°F | 60°F | 3.89" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 65°F | 60°F | 2.11" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 61°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2021 | 93°F | 66°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 2020 | 86°F | 73°F | 3.12" | -- |
| 2019 | 94°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 83°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2017 | 74°F | 63°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2016 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 89°F | 75°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2014 | 95°F | 67°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 87°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 63°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2009 | 84°F | 70°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 2008 | 73°F | 48°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2007 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 57°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 70°F | 58°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2000 | 68°F | 59°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 73°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 64°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 64°F | 58°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1995 | 67°F | 60°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1994 | 71°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 61°F | 57°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 1988 | 68°F | 60°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 1987 | 80°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 67°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 1983 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 65°F | 3.4" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 77°F | 58°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1978 | 70°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 76°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 58°F | 3.73" | -- |
| 1974 | 75°F | 51°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1973 | 87°F | 56°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1972 | 71°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 73°F | 56°F | 1.57" | -- |
Based on 53 years of data from NOAA station: NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Newport News, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.