Chesapeake, Virginia Weather
Chesapeake, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city).
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Chesapeake. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Chesapeake is published on the Norfolk International Airport (KORF) page, 11 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Chesapeake have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Chesapeake: Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU) 13 km · Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) 16 km · Chesapeake Regional Airport (KCPK) 18 km · Fentress Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (KNFE) 19 km · Oceana Naval Air Station (KNTU) 22 km
Conditions reported at KORF describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Chesapeake specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, Virginia, unfolds with a generosity of spirit, its geography a broad canvas painted with the subtle hues of the Tidewater region. It lies 1.7 miles south-east of Portsmouth, VA (from Portsmouth, VA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south-south-east of Norfolk. The land here is a gently yielding expanse, where the coastal plain dips and rises with a quiet grace, intersected by a rich network of waterways that define its character. The Great Dismal Swamp, a sprawling testament to nature's enduring power, forms a significant and evocative boundary, its ancient cypress trees standing like sentinels in the humid air, their roots grasping the dark, peaty soil. This is a place where the sky often feels vast, a luminous dome that can shift from the pearly luminescence of a mist-laden morning to the fiery drama of a summer sunset. The very feel of the air, often soft and carrying the faint scent of salt and pine, speaks of a connection to the sea that lies just beyond the immediate embrace of its inland marshes and creeks. The history of Chesapeake is deeply entwilled with the land and its bounty, a story shaped by agriculture, commerce, and a resilient spirit. Initially settled by those drawn to its fertile soil and abundant waterways, the area that would become Chesapeake was long a collection of distinct communities, each with its own rhythm and identity. The economy, historically rooted in farming and fishing, has evolved to embrace a more diversified industrial base, with a significant presence in logistics, manufacturing, and the maritime sector. The port facilities and the proximity to major shipping lanes have fostered a robust economic engine, yet the echoes of its agrarian past, of fields stretching towards the horizon, can still be felt in the quiet hum of its daily life. This blend of tradition and progress gives Chesapeake a distinctive economic character, one that honors its heritage while looking towards the future. The cultural tapestry of Chesapeake is woven with threads of tradition and a growing vibrancy, reflecting its diverse population and its place within the broader Hampton Roads metropolitan area. While Chesapeake itself does not host professional teams in the major leagues of NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL, the spirit of competition is present in its numerous community sports leagues and its proximity to the larger sports venues of nearby cities. Major annual events often celebrate the region's heritage and natural beauty, drawing crowds with local crafts, music, and food. World-famous landmarks are not the primary feature of Chesapeake, but its extensive park system, including the aforementioned Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and a deep communion with nature. Renowned universities and colleges in the surrounding region contribute to a dynamic intellectual atmosphere, and the city has been the birthplace or adopted home of notable individuals across various fields, their talents contributing to the rich cultural landscape.
Live animated radar for Chesapeake and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.819037°N, 76.27494°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23310, 23325, 23320, 23321, 23323 |
| Area Code | 757 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Chesapeake, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chesapeake, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Chesapeake includes coordinates 36.819037°N, 76.274940°W, situated in Chesapeake (city). ZIP code 23310, 23325, 23320, 23321, 23323. Telephone area code: 757. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
