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Coldest beach in Virginia in October

130 coastal locations in Virginia ranked by their typical October sea temperature. State-wide average in October: 19.9°C.

Coldest in October

Alexandria, Potomac River, Virginia

19.2°C

State October average

19.9°C

across 130 coastal locations in Virginia

Vs annual mean

+3.7°C

above the year-round state average

What the Virginia water feels like in October

At this temperature, water will feel cold compared to a swimming pool, but with a bit of experience and practice most people will find the water relatively comfortable to swim in.

Virginia monthly average 4.8°C to 27.1°C
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  • Warmest month July 27.1°C
  • Coldest month February 4.8°C
  • Annual mean 16.2°C
  • Months above 20°C 4 of 12

Where October fits in the year

October sits inside the state pattern shown on the left. Browse a different month for a fresh ranking.

Virginia sea temperature map (live)

Today's reading at every Virginia beach we track. The list below uses the typical October mean from a decade of daily history.

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Top 50 coldest Virginia beaches in October

Sorted by typical October mean. Click any beach for the full location page.

# Location October mean
1 Dixie, Piankatank River, Virginia Virginia 19.7°C
2 Lester Manor, Pamunkey River Virginia 19.7°C
3 Mill Creek (Grey Point), Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.7°C
4 Millenbeck, Corrotoman River, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.7°C
5 Rappahannock Light Virginia 19.7°C
6 Urbanna, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.7°C
7 Urbanna Virginia 19.7°C
8 Wakema (Fraziers Ferry), Mattaponi River, Virginia Virginia 19.7°C
9 Bayport, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
10 Fleeton Point, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
11 Glebe Point, Great Wicomico River, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
12 Great Wicomico River Light, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
13 Great Wicomico River Light Virginia 19.6°C
14 Lewisetta, Potomac River Virginia 19.6°C
15 Sunnybank, Little Wicomico River, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
16 Chesconessex Creek, Schooner Bay, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
17 Tangier Island, Chesapeake Bay Virginia 19.6°C
18 Watts Island, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
19 Aquia Creek, Potomac River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
20 Chester, James River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
21 Colonial Beach, Potomac River Virginia 19.6°C
22 Dahlgren, Upper Machodoc Creek, Potomac River Virginia 19.6°C
23 Hopewell, City Point, James River Virginia 19.6°C
24 Hopyard Landing, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
25 Kinsale, Yeocomico River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
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26 Massaponax Sand & Gravel, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
27 Mathias Point, Potomac River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
28 Meadowville, James River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
29 Mount Holly, Nomini Creek, Potomac River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
30 Northbury, Pamunkey River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
31 Port Royal, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
32 Puddledock Sand & Gravel, Appomattox River Virginia 19.6°C
33 Ragged Point, Coles Neck, Potomac River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
34 Rappahannock Bend Virginia 19.6°C
35 Richmond Deepwater Terminal, James River Virginia 19.6°C
36 Richmond River Locks, James River Virginia 19.6°C
37 Saunders Wharf, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
38 Tappahannock, Rappahannock River, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
39 Wares Wharf, Rappahannock River Virginia 19.6°C
40 Assateague Beach, Toms Cove, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
41 Chincoteague Channel (south end), Chincoteague Bay Virginia 19.6°C
42 Gargathy Neck, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
43 Guard Shore, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
44 Harbor of Refuge, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
45 Muddy Creek Entrance, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
46 Saxis, Starling Creek Virginia 19.6°C
47 Wallops Island, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
48 Wishart Point, Bogues Bay, Virginia Virginia 19.6°C
49 Quantico, Potomac River, Virginia Virginia 19.5°C
50 Alexandria, Potomac River, Virginia Virginia 19.2°C

Warmest 10 in Virginia in October

Same data flipped. The warmest spots in the state for this month.

# Location October mean
1 Smith Mountain Lake Virginia 23.4°C
2 Sandbridge Virginia 20.8°C
3 Virginia Beach Virginia 20.6°C
4 Acree Acres Virginia 20.4°C
5 Buckroe Beach Virginia 20.4°C
6 Chesapeake Virginia 20.4°C
7 Hampton Virginia 20.4°C
8 Newport News Virginia 20.4°C
9 Norfolk Virginia 20.4°C
10 Poquoson Virginia 20.4°C

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