Chesapeake, VA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Chesapeake, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | July 24, 2010 and July 25, 2010 |
| Record Low | -2.9°F (-19°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 12.9°F (-11°C) | January 21, 1985 and January 19, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 82.9°F (28°C) | July 8, 2012 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | July 24, 2010 |
| Lowest Mean | 5°F (-15°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.93" (226.8 mm) | September 1, 2006 |
| Max in One Month | 14.38" (365.2 mm) | July 1994 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 68.89" (1749.9 mm) | 2016 |
| Least in One Year | 26.51" (673.4 mm) | 1986 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.6" (34.5 cm) | February 18, 1989 |
| Max in One Month | 24.3" (61.8 cm) | February 1989 |
| Max in One Season | 41.9" (106.5 cm) | 1979-80 |
| Max in One Year | 41.9" (106.5 cm) | 1980 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 11, 1989 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 11, 1989 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at NORFOLK INTL AP (12 mi from Chesapeake, VA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Chesapeake, VA?
The all-time record high in Chesapeake, VA is 105°F (41°C), set on July 24, 2010 and July 25, 2010.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chesapeake, VA?
The all-time record low in Chesapeake, VA is -2.9°F (-19°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Chesapeake, VA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Chesapeake, VA is 8.93 inches, on September 1, 2006.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Chesapeake, VA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Chesapeake, VA is 13.6 inches, on February 18, 1989.
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