Norfolk climate
Norfolk offers a moderate coastal climate with humidity, allergies, and a shorter comfort window
Norfolk’s climate rows show Very Good overall comfort, an 85°F average summer high, 14 days above 90°F, a Very Good summer feel, a 38°F or 3°C average winter low, and a Very Good winter feel. Humidity is 78 percent, five months are listed as comfortable, and solar exposure is 1,605 peak sun hours per year.
Air quality is Excellent, modeled fine particle pollution is 6.2 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average, allergy levels are Poor, the best listed months are April, May, June, September, and October, and January, February, and July are toughest. Heat risk is Low with a Very Good display, drought risk is Low to Medium, and weather volatility is Moderate. Coastal storms, flooding, ventilation, shade, and the shorter comfort window still shape the home choice.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Very Good
3.4 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 85°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 14 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 85°F
Excellent
4.1 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 38°F / 3°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 18 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Very Good
Very Good
Good
3.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 78%
- Comfortable Months
- 5 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1605 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 6.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Jan, Feb, Jul
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- Low - Medium (0.2-0.4)
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 6.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
3.1 / 5
Norfolk in everyday life
Could Norfolk work for you?
What may work well
- Norfolk’s published climate rows show Very Good overall comfort, an 85°F average summer high, a 38°F or 3°C average winter low, and Very Good summer and winter feels.
- Five comfortable months, best listed months in April, May, June, September, and October, and the city’s parks and waterfront places support seasonal outdoor planning.
- Air quality is Excellent, with modeled fine particle pollution of 6.2 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average.
What to think about
- Humidity is 78 percent, allergy levels are Poor, and July is one of the toughest listed months despite Low heat risk.
- High flood risk and Moderate storm risk remain separate property and travel questions even when overall climate comfort is Very Good.
- Five comfortable months leave a shorter easy weather window than the broad coastal setting may suggest, so shade, ventilation, drainage, and heating matter.
Before choosing a Norfolk home, live through the climate questions
Review the interior
Ask about ventilation, damp, windows, shade, heating, drainage, power, storage, parking, stairs, entry, and indoor comfort at the selected Norfolk home.
Map outdoor and care routes
Trace parks, beaches, museums, groceries, pharmacies, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, parking, family visits, and the route home in different weather.
Keep supplied fields separate
Use the 85°F summer high, 38°F or 3°C winter low, 78 percent humidity, 1,605 peak sun hours, Excellent air, 6.2 micrograms per cubic meter, and Low to Medium drought risk without inventing snow or rainfall totals.
Review water and storm questions
Place High flood risk and Moderate storm risk beside drainage, ground level, insurance, power, shade, ventilation, heating, evacuation, and emergency access.
Questions retirees ask
What are Norfolk’s summers like?
The published average summer high is 85°F with 14 days above 90°F and a Very Good summer feel. Humidity is 78 percent, allergy levels are Poor, and July is a toughest month, so review shade, ventilation, hydration, outdoor surfaces, and the home route.
What are Norfolk’s winters like?
The published average winter low is 38°F or 3°C with 18 days below freezing and a Very Good winter feel. Five months are listed as comfortable, while January and February are tougher. Review heating, entry, drainage, power, and mobility without adding unsupported snow totals.
Is Norfolk’s air quality good?
The published air quality row is Excellent. Modeled fine particle pollution is 6.2 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 average, while allergy levels are Poor. These are environmental references, not a promise about a person’s health.
What does Low to Medium drought risk mean for Norfolk?
The climate ledger displays drought risk as Low to Medium. Place that field beside the separate High flood risk row, water use, drainage, shade, gardens, power, and property questions without inventing rainfall or supply conditions.
Does a moderate coastal climate solve Norfolk home questions?
No. Humidity, allergies, shade, ventilation, heating, drainage, power, flood exposure, storm planning, parking, and the route to care still matter. The selected home determines how usable the seasons feel.
Norfolk’s climate offers Very Good seasonal comfort and a moderate coastal profile, while humidity, allergies, flood and storm planning, drainage, ventilation, and the shorter comfort window remain important. For Norfolk’s climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
Used for Drought Risk
Checked 2026-07-13
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