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Newport News, VA Weather on May 16
May 16th in Newport News, VA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 57°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 2013 (80°F average), while the coldest was 2001 (53°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 4.09" of rain. The last decade has been 4.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Newport News, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 16 Weather Records for Newport News
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Newport News, VA is 92°F, set in 2013.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 39°F in 2016.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 1 of the last 53 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 16th was 8°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Newport News?
The warmest May 16 in Newport News, VA reached 92°F in 2013. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Newport News?
The coldest May 16 in Newport News, VA dropped to 39°F in 2016. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 57°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Newport News?
On May 16, Newport News averages a high of 78°F and a low of 57°F based on 53 years of NOAA weather observations from NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Newport News?
We have 53 years of weather records for May 16 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 16 Weather History in Newport News
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 78°F | 60°F | 1.35" | -- |
| 2022 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 72°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | 71°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 70°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 64°F | 4.09" | -- |
| 2013 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 78°F | 59°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2009 | 81°F | 68°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 59°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2007 | 84°F | 63°F | 2.51" | -- |
| 2006 | 72°F | 52°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2005 | 76°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 76°F | 58°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2002 | 80°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 65°F | 42°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2000 | 72°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 68°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 68°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 68°F | 57°F | 2.57" | -- |
| 1995 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 80°F | 62°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1993 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 70°F | 58°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 1990 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 77°F | 61°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 1987 | 68°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 73°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 61°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 77°F | 51°F | 1.7" | -- |
| 1982 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 76°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 72°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 75°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 70°F | 49°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1977 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 64°F | 2.34" | -- |
| 1975 | 86°F | 57°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1974 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 70°F | 54°F | 3.73" | -- |
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.