Newport News, Virginia Weather
Newport News, 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 Newport News, Newport News (city).
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Newport News. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Newport News is published on the Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU) page, 13 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 Newport News 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 Newport News: Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) 22 km · Norfolk International Airport (KORF) 22 km · Chesapeake Regional Airport (KCPK) 36 km · Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ) 36 km · Oceana Naval Air Station (KNTU) 39 km
Conditions reported at KNGU describe the airfield itself. Weather 13 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Newport News specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, Virginia, rests on the southeastern edge of the Peninsula, a sliver of land embraced by the James River to the south and the Warwick River to the west. It lies 5.8 miles south-west of Hampton, VA (from Hampton, VA: bearing 232°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-north-east of Carrollton. Its geography, shaped by the Chesapeake Bay's vast reach, offers a landscape of gentle slopes descending towards the water, a setting that has long dictated the pulse of its existence. For centuries, these waterways served as vital arteries, first for indigenous peoples and later for European settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and strategic harbor access. The city's industrial spirit, born from shipbuilding and the relentless rhythm of maritime commerce, has left an indelible mark on its economy, a legacy that continues to resonate in its bustling port and manufacturing centers. The salty tang in the air, a constant reminder of the nearby Atlantic, often carries the distant cry of gulls and the low hum of industry, a unique symphony of place. The cultural character of Newport News is a blend of its working-class roots and its aspirations, a spirit found in the friendly nods exchanged on sidewalks and the pride taken in local achievements. Among its notable landmarks, the Mariner's Museum and Park stands as a testament to the city's deep connection with the sea, while the Peninsula Fine Arts Center showcases a vibrant local artistic scene. The city is also home to Christopher Newport University, a beacon of higher learning that contributes to the intellectual life of the region. While Newport News may not boast professional major league teams, a strong sense of community rallies around collegiate athletics, reflecting a shared passion for competition. The annual Newport News One City Marathon draws participants and spectators alike, a testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal community.
Live animated radar for Newport News 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 | Newport News, Newport News (city), Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.978759°N, 76.428003°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23607, 23601, 23602, 23603, 23605 |
| Area Code | 757 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newport News, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newport News, 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 Newport News includes coordinates 36.978759°N, 76.428003°W, situated in Newport News (city). ZIP code 23607, 23601, 23602, 23603, 23605. 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.
