Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Norfolk, VA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4th in Norfolk lands right at the seasonal sweet spot, with a historical average high of 68° and almost no chance of snow. The date has seen a 53-degree swing in its 78 years of records — from a frigid 33° low in 1954 to an 86° scorcher just this year in 2025. Expect a pleasant spring day with roughly a 1-in-3 chance of rain.
Norfolk knows how to go to extremes — the thermometer has swung from a brutal -1° in January 1985 all the way to 105° in July 2010, an astonishing 106-degree range. The city also saw 9.26 inches of rain in a single September day in 2010 and nearly 14 inches of snow in one February storm in 1989, reminders that this coastal location is no stranger to serious weather.
Norfolk's warmest stretch runs mid-July through late August, with average highs pushing into the high 80s — peak summer heat arrives around July 16-22 at 89°. Winters are mild by East Coast standards, with January and February highs hovering in the upper 40s to low 50s and a coldest-week average of just 48°. If you're watching the rain, late July is the wettest period, while spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions.