Virginia Beach, VA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Virginia Beach, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | August 1, 1980 |
| Record Low | -2.9°F (-19°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 14°F (-10°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 28, 2016 and August 14, 2016 and August 15, 2016 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | July 28, 2016 and August 14, 2016 |
| Lowest Mean | 5.5°F (-15°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.70" (195.6 mm) | October 8, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 13.15" (334.0 mm) | October 2012 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | December 2008 |
| Max in One Year | 60.26" (1530.7 mm) | 2012 |
| Least in One Year | 29.37" (746.0 mm) | 2001 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 12.0" (30.5 cm) | March 1, 1980 |
| Max in One Month | 19.0" (48.3 cm) | March 1980 |
| Max in One Season | 42.6" (108.3 cm) | 1979-80 |
| Max in One Year | 42.6" (108.3 cm) | 1980 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | November 11, 1987 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – December 31, 2005 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at OCEANA NAS (5 mi from Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA?
The all-time record high in Virginia Beach, VA is 104°F (40°C), set on August 1, 1980.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Virginia Beach, VA?
The all-time record low in Virginia Beach, VA is -2.9°F (-19°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Virginia Beach, VA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Virginia Beach, VA is 7.70 inches, on October 8, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Virginia Beach, VA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Virginia Beach, VA is 12.0 inches, on March 1, 1980.
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