Chesapeake, VA weather in June
In June, Chesapeake sees highs around 85°F and lows around 68°F: warm and humid, with some rain. Expect about 10 wet days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 18
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:47 am / 8:18 pm | 5:49 am / 8:28 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Norfolk Intl Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph14 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more18 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry June brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202008: average high 89°F
- Coolest June1992: average high 81°F
- Wettest June2006: 10.5 in
- Driest June1997: 1.1 in
- Highest reading101°F (June 7, 2008)
- Lowest reading50°F (June 1, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 85°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 68°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 14.6 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from May and +4°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD123 mi · high 79°F · 11 wet days
How Chesapeake ranks in June
- Normal high164th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days177th driest of 378
- Comfortable days197th most of 340
What to pack for Chesapeake in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 18 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- A swimsuit – about 14 beach days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
June has 4 heating degree days and 353 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Chesapeake in June?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 101°F (June 7, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Chesapeake in June?
About 10 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (10.5 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.1 in).
Is June a good time to visit Chesapeake?
June ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chesapeake (54 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Norfolk Intl Airport (USW00013737), 7.4 mi NE of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 19 mi WSW of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Norfolk International Airport (723080-13737), 7.4 mi NE of the city center, 11 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.