Water Temperature of Chesapeake Bay in Kiptopeke, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, February 6, 2026, 7:30 AM EST
Today's Tides
Low: February 6, 5:41 AM, -0.2 ft
High: February 6, 11:37 AM, 2.2 ft
Low: February 6, 5:51 PM, -0.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Kiptopeke State Park; Kiptopeke Beach; Chesapeake Bay Beach; Kiptopeake Fishing Pier; Cape Charles, VAStation Name: Kiptopeke
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Sensor Depth: -5 feet
Nearest Address:
Kiptopeke State Park
Kiptopeke, VA 23310
Northampton County
GPS Coordinates: 37.165190, -75.988444
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Wachapreague Channel, Wachapreague, VA (34.8 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (35 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wallops Island, VA (54.6 mi)
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Potomac River, Scotland, MD (62.9 mi)
Coan River, Lewisetta, VA (63 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (68.4 mi)
Fishing Bay, Crocheron, MD (72.9 mi)
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Patuxent River, Solomons, MD (83.5 mi)
Weather for Kiptopeke, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 40°F
L: 24°F

Sat
H: 30°F
L: 18°F

Sun
H: 24°F
L: 16°F

Mon
H: 33°F
L: 24°F

Tue
H: 41°F
L: 28°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 3:38 AM
Moonset: 9:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:08 AM - 5:38 AM5:24 PM - 7:54 PM
Minor Periods
10:19 PM - 11:49 PM8:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 10:57PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 10:57 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 10:57PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 10:57 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 2:57AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:57 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 2:57AM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:57 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 6 at 2:57AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:57 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 3:38 AM
Moonset: 9:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:08 AM - 5:38 AM5:24 PM - 7:54 PM
Minor Periods
10:19 PM - 11:49 PM8:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 4:20 AM
Moonset: 9:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:50 AM - 6:20 AM6:07 PM - 8:37 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:12 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM6:52 PM - 9:22 PM
Minor Periods
9:42 AM - 11:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 5:49 AM
Moonset: 10:42 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:19 AM - 7:49 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 AM - 11:42 AM12:21 AM - 1:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 6:37 AM
Moonset: 11:18 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:07 AM - 8:37 AM8:27 PM - 10:57 PM
Minor Periods
10:48 AM - 12:18 AM1:22 AM - 2:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
