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Portsmouth, VA 23702 Weather

It is 70°F and mostly clear in Portsmouth, VA 23702, observed at 5:59 PM EDT. Tonight: Mostly Clear, low 51°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Portsmouth, VA 23702 current weather

70°F

Mostly Clear

H -- / L 51°Feels like 70°

Observed at Norfolk, Naval Air Station (9.1 mi away), 10/30/2026, 5:59 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 3:27 PM PT

  1. Now73°
  2. 7 PM70°
  3. 8 PM68°
  4. 9 PM63°
  5. 10 PM62°
  6. 11 PM62°
  7. 12 AM61°Sat
  8. 1 AM59°
  9. 2 AM58°
  10. 3 AM56°
  11. 4 AM56°
  12. 5 AM55°
  13. 6 AM54°
  14. 7 AM52°
  15. 8 AM53°
  16. 9 AM55°
  17. 10 AM57°
  18. 11 AM58°
  19. 12 PM59°
  20. 1 PM60°
  21. 2 PM61°
  22. 3 PM61°
  23. 4 PM61°
  24. 5 PM61°
  25. 6 PM59°
  26. 7 PM57°
  27. 8 PM56°
  28. 9 PM55°
  29. 10 PM54°
  30. 11 PM53°
  31. 12 AM53°Sun
  32. 1 AM53°
  33. 1 AM52°
  34. 2 AM52°
  35. 3 AM52°
  36. 4 AM51°
  37. 5 AM51°
  38. 6 AM51°
  39. 7 AM51°
  40. 8 AM54°
  41. 9 AM57°
  42. 10 AM59°
  43. 11 AM61°
  44. 12 PM63°
  45. 1 PM63°
  46. 2 PM64°
  47. 3 PM65°
  48. 4 PM63°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/30Low 51°High

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear
  • Sat10/31Low 50°High 62°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 12 mph.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 50°High 66°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 6 mph.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/2Low 56°High 68°

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Partly Sunny
  • Tue11/3Low 60°High 71°

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Partly Sunny
  • Wed11/434% chance of precipitationLow 63°High 73°

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Partly Sunny
  • Thu11/557% chance of precipitationLow 61°High 74°

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
  • Fri11/647% chance of precipitationLow High 72°

    Friday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Sat11/7Model blend19% chance of precipitationLow 46°High 69°

    Saturday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 69°. Low that night near 46°. About 0.01 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blendLow 45°High 66°

    Sunday: Partly cloudy. High near 66°. Low that night near 45°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 36.804, -76.322 from the NWS AKQ office, updated 10/30/2026, 3:27 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KPVG (Portsmouth/Hampton Roads Exec, 7 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 4:00 PM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now73°Clear0%6 mph
  2. 7 PM70°Clear0%5 mph
  3. 8 PM68°Clear0%5 mph
  4. 9 PM63°Clear0%7 mph
  5. 10 PM62°Mostly Clear0%8 mph
  6. 11 PM62°Clear0%10 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Portsmouth, VA 23702 right now?
The latest observation from Norfolk, Naval Air Station was 70°F and mostly clear, reported at 10/30/2026, 5:59 PM EDT.
Will it rain in Portsmouth, VA 23702 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Portsmouth, VA 23702?
The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 7 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 66°F to 69°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Portsmouth, VA 23702 today?
Sunrise is about 7:27 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:10 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Portsmouth, VA 23702?
At Norfolk S, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 71°F and the normal low is 53°F.

Nearby hazards

Virginia hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Hampton Roads)
53ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Hampton Roads)
33GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Portsmouth city, week of 10/27/2026

100% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Tides nearby

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Beaches nearby

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Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Daylight
10 hr 43 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 76% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:37 PM
Moonrise
9:55 PM
Moonset
12:32 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 71°, low 53°, precipitation 4.51 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Norfolk S, 7 mi away.

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