Newport News, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Newport News city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
184,774
Population
2,678/sq mi density
$66,718
Median Income
$37,475 per capita
$243,300
Home Value
$294,403 Zillow
$1,285
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
747
Violent Crime/100K
2,453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,718 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$243,300 home value, $1,285/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
747 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport News enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 119.5 sq mi (309.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,678/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0761°N, 76.5220°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newport News city County |
| Nearest Airport | Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in |
Newport News has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").