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Virginia Beach

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Updated Monday, September 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Virginia Beach?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Virginia Beach month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Virginia Beach are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and September the wettest (about 145 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.62.6996.9
February12.44.6997.2
March14.97.0928.7
April19.411.49010.4
May22.916.110910.6
June27.120.78612.0
July29.823.712512.1
August28.323.010411.0
September25.820.91459.5
October21.315.5848.6
November16.09.3737.8
December11.85.0986.8

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What is being reported around Virginia Beach

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People and places shaping Virginia Beach

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Past and future events in Virginia Beach

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1607

    In 1607, after a voyage of 144 days, three ships headed by Captain Christopher Newport, and carrying 105 men and boys, made their first landfall in the New World on the mainland, where the southern mouth of the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.

  2. Documented history · 1604

    Adam Thoroughgood (1604–1640) of King's Lynn, Norfolk, England is one of the earliest Englishmen to settle in this area, which was developed as Virginia Beach.

  3. Documented history · 1629

    In 1629, he was elected to the House of Burgesses for Elizabeth Cittie [sic], one of four "cities" (or incorporations) which were subdivided areas established in 1619.

  4. Documented history · 1634

    In 1634, the Colony was divided into the original eight shires of Virginia, soon renamed as counties.

  5. First landing of English colonists at Cape Henry

    In 1607, English colonists who eventually settled in Jamestown made their first mainland landfall at Cape Henry.

Current public leadership

  • Bobby Dyer

    Wikidata currently records this person as Virginia Beach's head of government. Mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Virginia Beach has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Jamestown. Adam Thoroughgood

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1604–1640.

  • Adam Thoroughgood

    Early Englishman who settled in the area developed as Virginia Beach.

  • Christopher Newport

    Captain who headed three ships that made their first landfall on the mainland where the southern mouth of the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean in 1607.

Local business and employers

  • Navy Exchange

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Virginia Beach. US Federal Navy retail stores.

  • ECPI University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Virginia Beach. Private university based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

  • Liberty Tax Service

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Virginia Beach. International tax preparation company, known for marketing with costumed characters.

  • StarChase

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Virginia Beach. US company selling GPS tracking technology.

  • Starblaze Graphics

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Virginia Beach. American publishing company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Christian Broadcasting Network

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Virginia Beach. Television station.

  • WVBT

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Virginia Beach. Television station in Southeastern Virginia.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Virginia Beach, in brief

Virginia Beach is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Virginia Beach took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Virginia Beach

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Virginia Beach

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Virginia Beach

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Virginia Beach

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Virginia Beach

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08 · Questions

Questions about Virginia Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Beach

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01 · Q&A

Where is Virginia Beach located and what are its coordinates?

Virginia Beach is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 36.8529, -75.9780, with an elevation of 3 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach has a recorded population of approximately 454,808 and observes the America/New_York time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Virginia Beach?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Virginia Beach include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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