Norfolk, VA Weather
Norfolk hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 9°F (5°C) above the typical August high of 85°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Norfolk weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Norfolk looks sunny, with a high of 53° and an overnight low of 52°. Rain is unlikely (10% chance). Winds top out near 23 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Norfolk 14-day forecast
About the weather in Norfolk
Located in Virginia, United States, Norfolk experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 87°F (31°C) in July and dip to about 50°F (10°C) in January, with around 49.3 inches (1253 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Norfolk weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 50°F (10°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: 3°F (-16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 3 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 73°F (23°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows around 35°F (2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 3°F (-16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.7 inches (144 mm) of rain over 11 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 3 days in a typical year, mostly from January through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Norfolk is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Norfolk runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Norfolk is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Norfolk is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Norfolk by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 35° | 11 | 4.1 in | 6.7 h/day | 71% |
| February | 54° | 38° | 11 | 3.6 in | 7.2 h/day | 71% |
| March | 60° | 43° | 10 | 3.8 in | 8.5 h/day | 68% |
| April | 68° | 51° | 9 | 3.5 in | 10.1 h/day | 68% |
| May | 75° | 60° | 12 | 4.2 in | 10.6 h/day | 74% |
| June | 83° | 68° | 12 | 4.2 in | 11.9 h/day | 74% |
| July | 87° | 73° | 16 | 5.3 in | 12.0 h/day | 76% |
| August | 85° | 72° | 14 | 4.6 in | 10.9 h/day | 78% |
| September | 80° | 68° | 11 | 5.7 in | 9.5 h/day | 78% |
| October | 71° | 58° | 8 | 3.5 in | 8.6 h/day | 76% |
| November | 61° | 47° | 8 | 3.1 in | 7.7 h/day | 73% |
| December | 54° | 41° | 9 | 3.8 in | 6.7 h/day | 75% |