Norfolk, VA has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot humid summers. In the spring months, temperatures are typically between 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit while during the summer months, temperatures typically range from 78-90 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 40 inches of precipitation each year, with most of it occurring in the form of rain showers. The city also experiences occasional thunderstorms during the summer season that bring heavy rains and strong winds. In the winter months, Norfolk receives an average of 3-4 inches of snowfall as well as mild periods of frost throughout the year.
Norfolk, Virginia gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Norfolk averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Norfolk. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Norfolk gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year