Newport News weather in March
In March, Newport News sees average daytime highs of 59°F and overnight lows near 41°F, with 4.0 in of precipitation across 10 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 55°F in the first days to 63°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Newport News's 8th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Newport News's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 59°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 41°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- 10 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:24 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Newport News is independent city in Virginia, United States.
- Density
- 601/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1881
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 55°F in the first days to 63°F by the end.
A typical March day in Newport News reaches about 59°F in the afternoon and slips back to 41°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 45°F and 73°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 7°F warmer than February and about 10°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Avg low (°F) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 38 |
| 2 | 55 | 38 |
| 3 | 55 | 38 |
| 4 | 56 | 38 |
| 5 | 56 | 38 |
| 6 | 56 | 39 |
| 7 | 56 | 39 |
| 8 | 56 | 39 |
| 9 | 57 | 39 |
| 10 | 57 | 40 |
| 11 | 57 | 40 |
| 12 | 57 | 40 |
| 13 | 58 | 40 |
| 14 | 58 | 41 |
| 15 | 58 | 41 |
| 16 | 58 | 41 |
| 17 | 58 | 41 |
| 18 | 59 | 42 |
| 19 | 59 | 42 |
| 20 | 59 | 42 |
| 21 | 60 | 43 |
| 22 | 60 | 43 |
| 23 | 60 | 43 |
| 24 | 61 | 44 |
| 25 | 61 | 44 |
| 26 | 61 | 44 |
| 27 | 62 | 45 |
| 28 | 62 | 45 |
| 29 | 63 | 45 |
| 30 | 63 | 46 |
| 31 | 64 | 46 |
How March really feels in Newport News
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 4 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Newport News weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49° / 34° | 3.4 | 9.3 | 1.6 | 9.8 | 2.1 |
| Feb | 51° / 35° | 3.1 | 8.5 | 1.3 | 10.6 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 59° / 41° | 4.0 | 10 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 68° / 51° | 3.2 | 9.7 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.4 |
| May | 76° / 60° | 3.7 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 83° / 68° | 3.8 | 11.7 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 87° / 73° | 4.6 | 14.6 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 85° / 71° | 4.4 | 12 | 0 | 13.4 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 80° / 66° | 4.5 | 10.2 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 70° / 55° | 3.8 | 7.6 | 0 | 11 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 60° / 44° | 3.4 | 8.3 | 0 | 10 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 53° / 38° | 3.5 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 9.5 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 52 | 48 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 51 | 49 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Newport News gets around 4.0 in of rain and snow over 10 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 32% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Snow chance (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 4 |
| 2 | 30 | 4 |
| 3 | 29 | 4 |
| 4 | 29 | 3 |
| 5 | 29 | 3 |
| 6 | 29 | 3 |
| 7 | 29 | 3 |
| 8 | 29 | 3 |
| 9 | 29 | 2 |
| 10 | 29 | 2 |
| 11 | 29 | 2 |
| 12 | 30 | 2 |
| 13 | 30 | 2 |
| 14 | 30 | 2 |
| 15 | 31 | 2 |
| 16 | 31 | 2 |
| 17 | 32 | 1 |
| 18 | 33 | 1 |
| 19 | 33 | 1 |
| 20 | 34 | 1 |
| 21 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 35 | 1 |
| 24 | 35 | 1 |
| 25 | 35 | 1 |
| 26 | 35 | 1 |
| 27 | 34 | 1 |
| 28 | 34 | 1 |
| 29 | 34 | 1 |
| 30 | 34 | 1 |
| 31 | 33 | 1 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 93% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 15 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 21 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 22 | 93 | 5 | 2 |
| 23 | 92 | 5 | 3 |
| 24 | 91 | 6 | 3 |
| 25 | 91 | 6 | 3 |
| 26 | 91 | 6 | 3 |
| 27 | 90 | 7 | 3 |
| 28 | 90 | 7 | 3 |
| 29 | 89 | 8 | 3 |
| 30 | 89 | 8 | 3 |
| 31 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
Wind in March
Winds average 9 mph in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
| 31 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 72 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:46 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 5:52 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:46 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:12 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:46 | 5:52 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:44 | 5:53 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:43 | 5:54 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:42 | 5:55 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:56 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:39 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:37 | 5:58 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 5:59 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 6:00 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:01 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:03 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:05 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:23 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:08 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:10 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:16 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:17 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:18 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:03 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.27 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.14 kWh/m² to a high of 6.23 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 4.27 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Newport News
None of Newport News's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Newport News sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is March a good time to visit Newport News?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Newport News for sightseeing.
What to pack for Newport News in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Newport News sees daytime highs around 59°F and nights near 41°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Newport News in March
The nearest coast averages about 45°F in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 mi away) is warmest in August at about 79°F and coldest in February near 41°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 3 to Oct 14 — about 4.4 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 44 | 41 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 78 | 79 | 76 | 68 | 57 | 49 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | Bracing |
| Feb | 41 | Bracing |
| Mar | 45 | Bracing |
| Apr | 54 | Bracing |
| May | 63 | Cool |
| Jun | 72 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 78 | Warm |
| Aug | 79 | Warm |
| Sep | 76 | Warm |
| Oct | 68 | Cool |
| Nov | 57 | Bracing |
| Dec | 49 | Bracing |
UV index in Newport News in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Newport News peaks around July 12 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Newport News in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Newport News is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Newport News?
Newport News sits at 37.0°N, 76.4°W, 20 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Hampton, 5.6 mi away.
Topography around Newport News
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Newport News.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Newport News has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 ft around an average of 10 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 197 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 341 ft.
The land around Newport News is covered by water (49%) and artificial surfaces (31%) within 2 miles, water (43%) and trees (30%) within 10 miles, and trees (46%) and water (35%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Newport News (36.9804°, -76.4297°, elevation 20 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).