NORFOLK WEATHER: High Temperatures and Excessive Rain
By Russell Russ July came in hot. The first three days of the month recorded temperatures in the 90s. Thanks to one other 90 degree day in May, Norfolk, so far in 2026, has recorded four days at or above 90 degrees. The long-term average per year is two to three days. Over the last […]
NORFOLK WEATHER
Nice Summer Weather By Russell Russ This June was a beautiful summer weather month in Norfolk. May was not so great, but June was a beauty. If you had a big outdoor event, chances are you had nice weather for it. While even Norfolk can get some hot and humid weather, it usually does not […]
NORFOLK WEATHER: Far From Lovely
By Russell Russ Like last May, this May was far from lovely. Two duds in a row. Prior to that, the previous two were quite nice. This May was cool, cloudy and wet for much of the time. We did not receive a lot of rain, but there were many days with showers and drizzle—and […]
NORFOLK WEATHER
Tied As Fifth Warmest April By Russell Russ April’s weather this year was tame. Temperatures were up and down throughout the month, which is normal for the seasonal transition month of April. It might not have felt like it, but this April was warmer than normal. It had more ups than downs for temperatures. Tree […]
Norfolk Weather
Very Little March Snowfall—Again By Russell Russ March brought a change in the weather. It was cool and raw the first week of the month with several days of freezing rain, something we had not seen much of this winter. Temperatures then increased for the remainder of the month, with several days reaching the 60s […]
NORFOLK WEATHER
February 2026: Cold and Snowy By Russell Russ The strong winter of 2025-26 continued through February. Deep freeze conditions are defined by periods when the daily high temperature does not exceed 32 degrees for 10 consecutive days. Norfolk was under those conditions for 18 consecutive days between Jan. 23 and Feb. 9. A high of […]
Norfolk Weather
November and December: Heading into Wintertime By Russell Russ It has been said that November, especially the latter part of the month, can be the predictor for the coming winter. This November had less precipitation than average, but temperatures were very average, so it is difficult to predict much from this November’s conditions. We all […]
Norfolk’s October Weather
A Little Warm and A Little Wet By Russell Russ This October was significantly different from last October. Last October was dangerously dry around these parts. Precipitation for September and October 2024 were off-the-charts low and, as a result, the forest fire danger levels were extremely high both months. Not the case this year. This […]
Norfolk’s August Weather
Top Notch Summer Weather By Russell Russ Last year’s title for August was, “Not the Best Summer Weather.” Two years ago, it was about the same. This year, it was the complete opposite. Many people have said the weather this August was the best they could remember. Numerous sunny days, not much humidity and only […]
Norfolk’s July Weather
Third Warmest Month on Record By Russell Russ July was another one for the record books. As you felt, and as you probably heard on the news, July was a very warm month. For Norfolk, it was the third warmest of any observed month since 1932.It was a typical hazy, hot and humid summer month, […]
