Weather in Hampton, Virginia
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Partly Cloudy—85°54°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—94°66°
- MondayMay 18Clear—95°71°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle—91°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Mostly Clear23%91°69°
- ThursdayMay 21Drizzle63%77°62°
- FridayMay 22Overcast63%63°61°
- PM 2.5
- 9.6 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 4.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 95.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:03 AM
- Moonset
- 12:31 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Hampton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 73°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 29 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Hampton's warmest month is July, with a mean around 80°F, and its coldest is January, averaging about 41°F. Rainfall peaks in August at 6.6 inches and reaches its lowest point in February at 3.1 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| February | 43° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| March | 49° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| April | 59° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| May | 67° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| June | 75° | 4.8″ | 8 |
| July | 80° | 5.7″ | 8 |
| August | 78° | 6.6″ | 8 |
| September | 72° | 6.2″ | 6 |
| October | 62° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| November | 51° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| December | 44° | 3.5″ | 6 |
Regional context
Hampton belongs to a humid subtropical climate region, a cohort of cities that share comparable temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Virginia Beach, VA, Richmond, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA, Roanoke, VA.
Naturalist notes
By mid-May, fledgling blue-gray gnatcatchers begin testing their wings in the oaks and sweetgums, their thin, wheezy calls easy to miss among the heavier rustle of leaves.
The waxing crescent moon in late May hangs low in the western twilight, its northward-shifted ecliptic keeping the crescent nearly horizontal above the horizon.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Hampton?
- Hampton's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Hampton?
- August is the wettest month, averaging about 6.6 inches of rain; the city receives roughly 53 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Hampton?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Hampton?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 41°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Hampton?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost in mid-April; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers wait until one to two weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Hampton get?
- Hampton averages about 80 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Hampton?
- Hampton's USDA hardiness zone is set by its lowest average winter temperature; use the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Hampton, Virginia has a humid subtropical climate. January averages about 41°F and July averages 80°F, a seasonal swing of 39°F.
The city receives about 53 inches of precipitation annually, spread across roughly 80 rainy days.
Latitude (37.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year here — shaping what can grow, when frost is likely, and the character of day-to-day weather.