Virginia, United States
Hampton
Hampton is a city in Virginia, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 137,148 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now58°F
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population137,148
Local time11:27
37.03° N, 76.35° WElevation 3 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes23663, 23667–23668October: high / low71° / 53°
Rain this month87mm
Sea this month68°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Hampton at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:20 · 18:2111 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:21Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 7.8Next holiday11 NovemberVeterans DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month89°F
Average high in July
Coolest month32°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
130 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
82 mm of rain
Warmest sea79°F
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Hampton
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
58°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 65%
Today22 Oct67°49°
Fri23 Oct65°53°
Sat24 Oct64°52°
Sun25 Oct65°53°
Mon26 Oct65°51°
Tue27 Oct67°47°
Wed28 Oct66°54°
Thu29 Oct69°56°
Fri30 Oct66°54°
Sat31 Oct62°51°
When to go to Hampton
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 34 | 40 | 59 | 74 | 67 | 48 | 38 | 44 | 64 | 80 | 70 | 43 |
| High | 50° | 53° | 59° | 70° | 77° | 85° | 89° | 87° | 81° | 71° | 61° | 54° |
| Low | 32° | 33° | 39° | 48° | 58° | 66° | 71° | 70° | 64° | 53° | 42° | 35° |
| Rain (mm) | 82 | 84 | 96 | 86 | 92 | 100 | 129 | 130 | 125 | 87 | 83 | 90 |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Sea | 44° | 41° | 45° | 54° | 63° | 72° | 78° | 79° | 76° | 68° | 57° | 49° |
What's on in Hampton
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Hampton
Outdoors around Hampton
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Colonies Recreational Vehicle and Travel ParkCamp sites
1.7 kmBayside Mobile Home VillageCamp sites
2.5 kmEaglewood Golf CourseGolf courses
4 kmOcean View Golf CourseGolf courses
7.7 kmOak Tree OverlookViewpoints
7.7 kmHolly Tree OverlookViewpoints
7.8 kmNature around Hampton
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Hampton
Earthquakes around Hampton
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Hampton
C1Hurricane Elsa (2021)97 km · 83 km/hC1Hurricane Isaias (2020)85 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Nestor (2019)32 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Andrea (2013)43 km · 74 km/hC3Hurricane Irene (2011)68 km · 120 km/hC1Hurricane Hanna (2008)91 km · 83 km/hC1Hurricane Ernesto (2006)59 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Gaston (2004)30 km · 65 km/hC4Hurricane Charley (2004)42 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Helene (2000)73 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Danny (1997)77 km · 74 km/hC3Hurricane Bertha (1996)69 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Danielle (1992)84 km · 102 km/hC1Hurricane Charley (1986)76 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Dean (1983)71 km · 74 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Hampton UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1868
Thomas Nelson Community CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1968
Virginia Air and Space CenterUniversity or college · founded 1992
Langley Research CenterResearch institute · founded 1917
Acent LaboratoriesResearch institute · founded 2007
NASA Engineering and Safety CenterResearch institute
Towns and villages around Hampton
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Elmwood Mobile Home Park0.9 kmCherry Acres1.2 kmCarver Court1.3 kmEast Hampton1.5 kmKecoughtan1.7 kmHiland Park1.7 kmMonroe Gardens1.8 kmWilson Trailer Court1.8 kmBellview Terrace2 kmFairview Farms2.1 kmWest Hampton2.2 kmPleasant Manor2.4 kmCedar Park2.4 kmMerrimac Shores2.5 kmPine Grove Terrace2.5 kmPhoebus2.6 kmSinclair Farms2.7 kmWindsor Terrace2.7 kmFordham2.9 kmPine Grove Court3 kmWashington Gardens3.1 kmRiverdale3.1 kmSherwood Park3.1 kmElizabeth Lake Estates3.1 kmChapel Village3.3 kmHolly Homes3.4 kmRaleigh Terrace3.5 kmRiver Terrace3.6 kmChesapeake Heights3.8 kmWythe4.1 kmBloxom Trailer Court4.4 kmBuckroe Mobile Home Park4.4 kmGordons Trailer Court4.7 kmAberdeen Gardens4.7 kmHoliday Park5.1 kmBloxoms Corner5.2 kmBuckroe Gardens5.2 kmLangley View5.3 kmArmistead Heights5.3 kmGardners Mobile Home Park5.6 kmHallwood5.6 kmDebman's Mobile Home Park5.8 kmMalo Beach5.8 kmLynnhaven6 kmGreenwood Farms6.1 kmClarkdale6.1 kmSilver Isles6.2 kmEdgewater6.5 kmLangley Mobile Home Park7 kmFox Hill7.2 kmFox Corner7.4 kmYates Mobile Home Park7.9 kmGrandview Shores8 kmGrand View8.2 kmDrummonds Corner8.2 kmSulik Mobile Home Park8.5 kmBig Bethel9.6 kmNewgate Village9.8 kmSanlun Lake10 km
Hampton from above
Around Hampton32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Elizabeth River, VirginiaNature7.2 miBack River, VirginiaNature6.3 miHampton River, VirginiaNature1.1 miHarris RiverNature4.8 miLynnhaven LakeNature3.5 miLake HamptonNature1.4 miBay Shore BeachNature3.7 miRip RapsNature3.9 miSt. John's Episcopal Church, HamptonMonument0.3 miHampton City HallMonument0.3 miHampton National Guard ArmoryMonument0.1 miScott House, HamptonMonument0.6 miWilliam H. Trusty HouseMonument1.3 miReuben Clark HouseMonument1.8 miPhoebusMonument1.6 miEmancipation OakMonument0.9 miVirginia Air and Space Science CenterMuseum0.4 miHampton University MuseumMuseum0.7 miAir Power ParkMuseum1.5 miHampton History MuseumMuseum0.3 miThe Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts CenterMuseum0.8 miGoodeStation11 miBeazleyStation11 miNewport News Transportation CenterStation11 miWatersideFerry port13 miNorth LandingFerry port13 miNorfolkPlace13 miChesapeakePlace15 miNewport NewsPlace5.8 miPortsmouthPlace14 miPoquosonPlace6.4 miCarrolltonPlace13 mi
Postal codes
2366323667–23668
Getting to Hampton
Newport News Williamsburg International AirportPHF
17 kmNorfolk International AirportORF
20 kmRichmond International AirportRIC
101 kmGoodeRailway station
18 kmBeazleyRailway station
18 kmNewport News Transportation CenterRailway station
18 kmWatersideHigh Street · North Landing
21 kmNorth LandingHarbor Park · High Street · Waterside
22 kmPlaces near Hampton
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hampton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hampton.
What is the hottest month in Hampton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F and lows of 71°F.
What is the coldest month in Hampton?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 50°F and lows of 32°F.
What is the rainiest month in Hampton?
August is the wettest month with about 5.1 in of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hampton?
The sea is warmest in August at about 79°F and coolest in February at about 41°F.
What is the postal code of Hampton?
Hampton has 3 postal codes: 23663, 23667–23668.