Norfolk (VA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Norfolk is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Norfolk, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 0°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Norfolk experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1341 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Norfolk shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, with an average of 170 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Norfolk Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Norfolk serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Norfolk.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Norfolk in the United States of America
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 170 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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