Average Monthly Sunshine in Norfolk (VA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Norfolk receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Norfolk varies. It peaks at 282 hours in June and drops to 158 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2708 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Norfolk’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Norfolk enjoys an average of 2708 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Norfolk’s wettest month, receives 141 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Norfolk Precipitation page.