Chesapeake, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Chesapeake city County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
251,153
Population
742/sq mi density
$94,189
Median Income
$43,819 per capita
$359,100
Home Value
$425,375 Zillow
$1,523
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
346
Violent Crime/100K
1,761 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$94,189 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$359,100 home value, $1,523/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesapeake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 338.5 sq mi (876.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6794°N, 76.3018°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chesapeake city County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International (ORF) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in |
Chesapeake has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.7").