Average annual precipitation, ranked
10 cities| # | City | Average annual precipitation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norfolk | 53.3 in | wettest August |
| 2 | Chesapeake | 53.3 in | wettest August |
| 3 | Arlington | 48.5 in | wettest July |
| 4 | Alexandria | 46.8 in | wettest July |
| 5 | Virginia Beach | 46.6 in | wettest July |
| 6 | Newport News | 45.7 in | wettest August |
| 7 | East Hampton | 45.7 in | wettest August |
| 8 | Hampton | 45.7 in | wettest August |
| 9 | Richmond | 45.5 in | wettest August |
| 10 | Roanoke | 42.8 in | wettest June |
Thirty-year normals and records from each city's NOAA GHCN-Daily station, computed 2026-08-30. Cities with a population of 100,000 or more and a reporting station. Each city name opens its climate page.
