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Light drizzle,cooler tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 88° in Portsmouth today. Tomorrow looks partly cloudy around 81°, with a 20% chance of rain.

88°71°
81°72°
86°69°
84°72°
80°71°
74°70°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±6°Mondaysplit ±4°Tuesdaysplit ±6°Wednesdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
82°
Clear
Feels 86° · Wind 11 mph · Humidity 65%
AmericanNOAA GFS
82°
Clear
Feels 84° · Wind 12 mph · Humidity 54%
EuropeanECMWF
80°
Clear
Feels 84° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 64%

Latest for Portsmouth: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 82° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 82° Clear · European (ECMWF): 80° Clear.

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Portsmouth weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Portsmouth swings 49°F across the year, from 87°F highs in July to 38°F lows in January, and June is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 47 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
87°F average high
Coldest month
January
38°F average low
Wettest month
June
47 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
March, April, May and October
Residents
96,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Portsmouth and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Portsmouth hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Portsmouth 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
88° 71°
models agree
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
81° 72°
models agree
Sun
Mostly clear
86° 69°
±6°
Mon
Drizzle
84° 72°
±4°
Tue
Light rain
80° 71°
±6°
Wed
Rain
74° 70°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
73° 67°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
73° 63°
±5°
Sat
Light drizzle
73° 63°
±6°
Sun
Drizzle
74° 62°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
76° 63°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
80° 64°
±4°
Wed
Drizzle
83° 67°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
71° 64°
models agree

Portsmouth, Virginia (VA) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 38°F), with roughly 47 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Portsmouth right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Portsmouth climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
55°
38°
Feb
57°
40°
Mar
61°
43°
Apr
71°
52°
May
74°
59°
Jun
83°
65°
Jul
87°
72°
Aug
85°
70°
Sep
79°
66°
Oct
71°
54°
Nov
62°
46°
Dec
54°
39°

Which forecast is most accurate in Portsmouth?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
84
/100rank #1
93±0.7°F98±0.6 mph6581% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
62
/100rank #2
80±2.0°F93±2.1 mph1855% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°87° to 88°±61%8% to 69% chance
Tomorrow±3°80° to 83°±14%6% to 20% chance
Sun±6°83° to 89°±2%4% to 6% chance
Mon±4°81° to 86°±16%55% to 71% chance
Tue±6°77° to 83°±18%41% to 59% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Portsmouth

today, local time
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
19:08
Daylight
12h 19m

Common questions

What's the weather in Portsmouth today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Portsmouth today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Portsmouth today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Portsmouth and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Portsmouth?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Portsmouth (CheckWeather Score 84/100), ahead of the American at 62. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Portsmouth?
July is typically the warmest month in Portsmouth, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Portsmouth get?
The coldest month in Portsmouth is January, when overnight lows average about 38°F.
How much rain does Portsmouth get?
Portsmouth sees roughly 47 in of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

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