Local weather forecast

Weather in Portsmouth, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704 + more

Cloudy
Now65°F

Cloudy

High / Low66° / 59°
Rain chance50%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 1:12AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:13AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy65°11% rain
11 AMOvercast65°13% rain
12 PMOvercast66°14% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby66°15% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby65°16% rain
3 PMOvercast64°17% rain
4 PMOvercast64°17% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby63°18% rain
6 PMOvercast62°18% rain
7 PMOvercast61°18% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby62°17% rain
9 PMLight drizzle61°45% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
66° 59°Overcast
Rain 50%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
79° 59°Sunny
Rain 20%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
76° 60°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like57°F
Humidity58%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph NNW
Wind gusts27 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:56 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 66°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 63%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 45%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 57°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

65°F, 11% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 65°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 45%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Portsmouth

Virginia ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to Appalachian highlands. Summers are generally warm and humid, while mountain areas are cooler and winter conditions vary substantially statewide.

Portsmouth is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.84°N latitude and 76.30°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Portsmouth weather today

Cloudy and 65°F in Portsmouth, VA. Today's high is 66°F with a 50% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 58%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Portsmouth

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 20%.

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