Virginia Beach weather in June
In June, Virginia Beach sees average daytime highs of 79°F and overnight lows near 70°F, with 3.5 in of rain across 10.4 wet days and about 14.5 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 81°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in June, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Virginia Beach's 7th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Virginia Beach's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 79°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 70°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.5 in
- 10.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 30 min
- 4:49 AM – 7:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 8 mph
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.56 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.6
- out of 10
Virginia Beach is independent city in Virginia, United States.
- Density
- 353/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1906
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 81°F by the end.
A typical June day in Virginia Beach reaches about 79°F in the afternoon and slips back to 70°F overnight — a 8°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 72°F and 85°F. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 8°F warmer than May and about 4°F cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
| Avg low (°F) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 67 |
| 2 | 76 | 67 |
| 3 | 76 | 67 |
| 4 | 76 | 67 |
| 5 | 76 | 68 |
| 6 | 76 | 68 |
| 7 | 77 | 68 |
| 8 | 77 | 69 |
| 9 | 77 | 69 |
| 10 | 78 | 69 |
| 11 | 78 | 69 |
| 12 | 78 | 70 |
| 13 | 78 | 70 |
| 14 | 78 | 70 |
| 15 | 79 | 71 |
| 16 | 79 | 71 |
| 17 | 79 | 71 |
| 18 | 79 | 71 |
| 19 | 80 | 71 |
| 20 | 80 | 72 |
| 21 | 80 | 72 |
| 22 | 80 | 72 |
| 23 | 80 | 72 |
| 24 | 81 | 73 |
| 25 | 81 | 73 |
| 26 | 81 | 73 |
| 27 | 81 | 73 |
| 28 | 81 | 73 |
| 29 | 82 | 73 |
| 30 | 82 | 74 |
How June really feels in Virginia Beach
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Virginia Beach weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° / 37° | 3.8 | 9.7 | 1.3 | 9.8 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 49° / 38° | 3.3 | 9.7 | 1 | 10.6 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 54° / 44° | 4.0 | 10.6 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 63° / 53° | 3.3 | 9.3 | 0 | 12.9 | 5.7 |
| May | 71° / 62° | 3.5 | 10.2 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 79° / 70° | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 83° / 75° | 4.6 | 13.5 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 82° / 74° | 4.3 | 12.4 | 0 | 13.4 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 77° / 69° | 4.5 | 10.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 68° / 60° | 3.8 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 59° / 49° | 3.7 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 52° / 42° | 3.8 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 9.5 | 2.8 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 53 | 47 |
| 12 | 53 | 47 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 53 | 47 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Virginia Beach gets around 3.5 in of rain over 10.4 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 33 |
| 6 | 33 |
| 7 | 33 |
| 8 | 33 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 35 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 37 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 37 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the oppressive band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 71% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 34 | 14 | 0 |
| 2 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 34 | 16 | 0 |
| 3 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 35 | 17 | 0 |
| 4 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 35 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 35 | 20 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 35 | 22 | 0 |
| 7 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 35 | 23 | 0 |
| 8 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 35 | 25 | 0 |
| 9 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 27 | 0 |
| 10 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 34 | 28 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 34 | 30 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 34 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 35 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 32 | 37 | 2 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 39 | 2 |
| 17 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 31 | 41 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 31 | 42 | 3 |
| 19 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 44 | 3 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 47 | 3 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 29 | 48 | 3 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 50 | 3 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 53 | 3 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 52 | 4 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 54 | 4 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 56 | 5 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 57 | 5 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 58 | 6 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 58 | 7 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 58 | 8 |
Wind in June
Winds average 8 mph in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 8 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 8 | light breeze |
| 16 | 8 | light breeze |
| 17 | 8 | light breeze |
| 18 | 8 | light breeze |
| 19 | 8 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 8 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 8 | light breeze |
| 26 | 8 | light breeze |
| 27 | 8 | light breeze |
| 28 | 8 | light breeze |
| 29 | 8 | light breeze |
| 30 | 8 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of June to 14 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:51 AM to 4:52 AM, and sunset from 7:11 PM to 7:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 4:51 | 7:11 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 4:51 | 7:12 |
| 3 | 14.4 | 4:51 | 7:13 |
| 4 | 14.4 | 4:50 | 7:13 |
| 5 | 14.4 | 4:50 | 7:14 |
| 6 | 14.4 | 4:50 | 7:15 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 4:50 | 7:15 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 4:49 | 7:16 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 4:49 | 7:16 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:17 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:17 |
| 12 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:18 |
| 13 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:18 |
| 14 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:19 |
| 15 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:19 |
| 16 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:19 |
| 17 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:20 |
| 18 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:20 |
| 19 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:20 |
| 20 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:21 |
| 21 | 14.5 | 4:49 | 7:21 |
| 22 | 14.5 | 4:50 | 7:21 |
| 23 | 14.5 | 4:50 | 7:21 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 4:50 | 7:22 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 4:50 | 7:22 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 4:51 | 7:22 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 4:51 | 7:22 |
| 28 | 14.5 | 4:51 | 7:22 |
| 29 | 14.5 | 4:52 | 7:22 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 4:52 | 7:22 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 6.56 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.17 kWh/m² to a high of 6.56 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 6.56 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Virginia Beach
In June, Virginia Beach sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Virginia Beach sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is June a good time to visit Virginia Beach?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Virginia Beach for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Virginia Beach in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Virginia Beach sees daytime highs around 79°F and nights near 70°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Virginia Beach in June
The nearest coast averages about 72°F in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 78°F and coldest in February near 43°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 3 to Oct 16 — about 4.5 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 46 | 43 | 46 | 53 | 63 | 72 | 77 | 78 | 75 | 68 | 59 | 52 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | Bracing |
| Feb | 43 | Bracing |
| Mar | 46 | Bracing |
| Apr | 53 | Bracing |
| May | 63 | Cool |
| Jun | 72 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 77 | Warm |
| Aug | 78 | Warm |
| Sep | 75 | Warm |
| Oct | 68 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 59 | Cool |
| Dec | 52 | Bracing |
UV index in Virginia Beach in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Virginia Beach is worst in July — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.8× the cleanest month (November, 5 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) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach sits at 36.9°N, 76.0°W, 10 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Chesapeake, 17 mi away.
Topography around Virginia Beach
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Virginia Beach.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Virginia Beach has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 102 ft around an average of 10 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 210 ft.
The land around Virginia Beach is covered by water (51%) and trees (23%) within 2 miles, water (61%) and trees (22%) within 10 miles, and water (52%) and trees (30%) 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 Virginia Beach (36.8529°, -75.978°, elevation 10 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).