August weather in Newport News, VA
The average temperature in Newport News in August is 77.3°F (68.1°F–86.6°F). Average precipitation: 5.36 inches.
August is a summer month in Newport News, and is warmer than the annual average of 59.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 25m. For travel, August is a wet month.
Avg High
86.6°F
Avg Low
68.1°F
Precipitation
5.36 in
Daylight
13h 25m
August records in Newport News
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 98.1°F (2006) | 55.0°F (2001) | 1.11 in (2013) |
| August 2 | 100.0°F (2006) | 57.0°F (2001) | 1.13 in (2014) |
| August 3 | 100.9°F (2006) | 57.9°F (2023) | 1.69 in (2020) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (2006) | 61.0°F (2025) | 2.08 in (2023) |
| August 5 | 97.0°F (2010) | 61.0°F (2025) | 2.10 in (2003) |
| August 6 | 96.1°F (2008) | 57.9°F (2017) | 1.07 in (2013) |
| August 7 | 97.0°F (2007) | 54.0°F (2004) | 2.49 in (2003) |
| August 8 | 100.0°F (2007) | 55.0°F (2002) | 2.50 in (2017) |
| August 9 | 96.1°F (2001) | 55.0°F (2002) | 0.63 in (2016) |
| August 10 | 97.0°F (2001) | 55.0°F (2002) | 2.06 in (2022) |
| August 11 | 99.0°F (2010) | 57.9°F (2002) | 1.05 in (2003) |
| August 12 | 95.0°F (2002) | 57.9°F (2008) | 0.87 in (2017) |
| August 13 | 98.1°F (2002) | 57.0°F (2006) | 2.65 in (2019) |
| August 14 | 95.0°F (2016) | 60.1°F (2008) | 2.40 in (2004) |
| August 15 | 95.0°F (2005) | 57.0°F (2015) | 3.56 in (2020) |
| August 16 | 96.1°F (2004) | 59.0°F (2013) | 2.56 in (2021) |
| August 17 | 96.1°F (2010) | 61.0°F (2022) | 0.66 in (2003) |
| August 18 | 93.9°F (2002) | 59.0°F (2022) | 2.72 in (2025) |
| August 19 | 95.0°F (2002) | 61.0°F (2007) | 1.32 in (2007) |
| August 20 | 93.9°F (2004) | 60.1°F (2023) | 1.30 in (2018) |
| August 21 | 95.0°F (2004) | 52.0°F (2024) | 1.09 in (2004) |
| August 22 | 93.0°F (2019) | 50.0°F (2024) | 1.71 in (2009) |
| August 23 | 99.0°F (2002) | 51.1°F (2024) | 0.53 in (2019) |
| August 24 | 97.0°F (2002) | 48.9°F (2024) | 0.62 in (2002) |
| August 25 | 93.9°F (2007) | 51.1°F (2024) | 5.30 in (2012) |
| August 26 | 96.1°F (2016) | 55.0°F (2013) | 0.31 in (2007) |
| August 27 | 95.0°F (2003) | 55.0°F (2025) | 7.18 in (2011) |
| August 28 | 93.9°F (2006) | 54.0°F (2025) | 2.18 in (2012) |
| August 29 | 96.1°F (2006) | 57.0°F (2015) | 3.63 in (2017) |
| August 30 | 97.0°F (2010) | 55.9°F (2025) | 1.68 in (2004) |
| August 31 | 95.0°F (2014) | 51.1°F (2025) | 0.54 in (2002) |