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Since 1976, weather data for the West Cradock Section of Portsmouth, Virginia has been archived. Within this homepage, our weather files will be presented for use by the general public. In time, additional files will be added as they relate to the weather world around us, not only for Portsmouth, but also for areas beyond!
In brief, Portsmouth, Virginia is located in coastal Southeastern Virginia and is part of the Virginia region known as Hampton Roads.
Our area of forecast focus is shown to the left.
The PWRS Station coordinates are: 36 48 04 ° North 76 19 40 ° West.
Portsmouth is formerly a part of Norfolk County and was often known as West Norfolk. Today, Portsmouth is an independent city near the Elizabeth River. Nearby cities on southside Hampton Roads include Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. Just across the Hampton Roads Harbor- where the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, and the James River meet- Portsmouth's neighbor cities include Hampton, Newport News, and Poquoson, or the cities of northside Hampton Roads. Some 30 miles to the north and northwest, the historic cities of Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, and Gloucester can be found. As you can see, many locales in this area- including Portsmouth- have names which can be traced to early British exploration and colonization of the region.
Because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the marine climate tempers the cold winters which the rest of Virginia often endure. In the summer, the same ocean waters often modify the oppresively hot summer conditions- heat and humidity - often endured by interior Virginia. Cooling seabreezes can often lower temperatures some 5 to 10 degrees!
Most likely, the greatest number of users here will be people interested in weather, for there are many! However, to the occasional internet browser, again, welcome and come back soon!
Should you like more info about PWRS and Portsmouth, Virginia, please e-mail us here wxr@cox.net
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