Chesapeake, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52.3 °F (low) to 70.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50.5 Inches. Chesapeake is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1 °F | 51.0 °F | 3.56 in. |
| February | 34.4 °F | 53.6 °F | 2.83 in. |
| March | 40.8 °F | 60.0 °F | 3.98 in. |
| April | 50.1 °F | 69.7 °F | 3.62 in. |
| May | 59.0 °F | 77.1 °F | 4.23 in. |
| June | 67.4 °F | 84.5 °F | 4.79 in. |
| July | 72.0 °F | 88.7 °F | 5.38 in. |
| August | 70.6 °F | 86.8 °F | 5.65 in. |
| September | 65.8 °F | 81.4 °F | 5.36 in. |
| October | 54.2 °F | 72.0 °F | 4.17 in. |
| November | 43.4 °F | 62.5 °F | 3.37 in. |
| December | 37.0 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.58 in. |
| Annual | 52.3 °F | 70.2 °F | 50.52 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |