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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
$413,755 Zillow
$1,523
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
456
Violent Crime/100K
2,273 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,189 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$359,100 home value, $1,523/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesapeake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Chesapeake has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (3.0").