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Weather on January 4

Norfolk, VA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
35°F
Warmest
2004
70°F avg
Coldest
1979
21°F avg

About This Date

January 4th in Norfolk, VA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 51°F and lows near 35°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 4th was in 2004 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (21°F) — a 49°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded January 4th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.1"). The last decade has been 2.3°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.3°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for January 4th in Norfolk, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202641°29°35°
202539°30°35°
202448°39°44°0.13"
202370°64°67°0.13"
202240°31°36°
202149°42°45°
202063°50°56°1.19"
201963°44°53°0.3"
201832°21°27°1.63"5.1"
201761°47°54°
201643°31°37°
201575°55°65°0.15"
201443°20°32°
201346°26°36°
201240°24°32°
201148°23°36°
201036°23°29°
200952°32°42°
200843°20°31°
200770°45°57°
200644°40°42°
200572°46°59°
2004warmest78°62°70°
200342°31°36°
200237°23°30°
200136°19°27°
200076°50°63°1.65"
199944°31°37°
199868°41°55°
199772°47°59°
199638°27°32°
199543°33°38°
199451°40°45°0.81"
199370°41°55°
199253°50°52°7.29"
199144°34°39°0.03"
199063°37°50°
198942°30°36°0.28"
198845°34°39°
198742°36°39°
198646°37°42°
198542°38°40°0.53"
198455°29°42°
198344°35°40°
198269°51°60°0.94"
198140°15°27°
198042°30°36°
1979coldest27°15°21°
197840°24°32°
197737°25°31°0.25"
197661°34°47°
197554°31°42°0.99"
197445°38°41°1.65"
197359°38°48°0.61"
197257°40°48°
197152°32°42°
56 years of data from DIAMOND SPRINGS

Norfolk, VA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
Avg high Avg low

Norfolk, VA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.6"15.1"JFMAMJJASOND2.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Norfolk, VA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

151015202531JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Best Time to Visit Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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