Weather in Newport News, Virginia, United States in May
In an average May, Newport News sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 64°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 58°F |
| Typical low range | 51°F to 65°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
53°F
1992-05-06
Low
Highest
75°F
2019-05-29
Lowest
42°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
114°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
32°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.7 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
5.3 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2005-05-06
Lowest
6 mph
2012-05-22
Precip
Wettest
6.76 in
2018
Driest
1.23 in
1991
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