Portsmouth, Virginia Weather
Portsmouth, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city).
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About Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, Virginia, unfolds along the southern bank of the Elizabeth River, a landscape shaped by the ceaseless ebb and flow of tides. It lies 1.1 miles south-west of Norfolk, VA (from Norfolk, VA: bearing 223°T), and is situated 1.7 miles north-west of Chesapeake. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the Chesapeake Bay, a constant reminder of the water's dominion over the land. The terrain is largely flat, a low-lying expanse where the sky often feels vast and expansive, especially as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the clouds in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. Streets are laid out in a grid, a human imposition on the natural contours, with older neighborhoods showcasing mature trees whose branches reach like gnarled fingers toward the frequent, soft rain. The character of Portsmouth is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered centuries of change, its spirit a blend of maritime grit and Southern gentility. The history of Portsmouth is deeply entwined with the sea and the nation's defense. Founded as a port city in 1752, it grew into a vital shipbuilding and naval hub, its fortunes tied to the shipyards that have hummed with activity for generations. The economic lifeblood of Portsmouth has long been its connection to the water, from its early days as a tobacco and timber exporter to its modern role supporting the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet. The historic Olde Towne district, with its cobblestone streets and antebellum architecture, whispers tales of colonial merchants and Revolutionary War strategists, a stark contrast to the bustling shipyards and commercial wharves that define its contemporary identity. The city’s distinctive character is further shaped by its proximity to Norfolk across the river, a constant, interwoven dance of commerce and culture, a shared destiny dictated by the powerful currents that converge here.
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| Location | Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.835426°N, 76.298274°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23704, 23709, 23701, 23702, 23703 |
| Area Code | 757 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Portsmouth, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Portsmouth, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Portsmouth includes coordinates 36.835426°N, 76.298274°W, situated in Portsmouth (city). ZIP code 23704, 23709, 23701, 23702, 23703. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
