About Portsmouth, VA's Climate & Weather History

With a population of around 96,200, Portsmouth sits in Virginia, United States. The city operates in the Eastern Time Zone.

In 2025, Portsmouth recorded an average annual temperature of 61°F — about 0.9°F below the 30-year normal of 61°F. The hottest day reached 102°F in June; the coldest was 15°F in January. Total precipitation was 49 inches (wetter than usual). Snowfall totaled 5 inches, near the 3-inch average. The wettest month was May.