Weather on December 17
Norfolk, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
37°F
Warmest
1971
65°F avg
Coldest
1989
25°F avg
About This Date
December 17th in Norfolk, VA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 55°F and lows near 37°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 17th was in 1971 (65°F average), while the coldest was 1989 (25°F) — a 40°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of December 17th dates historically, with the wettest December 17th recording 6.27" of rain. The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 17th in Norfolk, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.3°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62° | 28° | 45° | — | — |
| 2024 | 71° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
| 2023 | 66° | 48° | 57° | 6.27" | — |
| 2022 | 51° | 34° | 42° | — | — |
| 2021 | 71° | 54° | 62° | — | — |
| 2020 | 47° | 36° | 41° | — | — |
| 2019 | 70° | 43° | 56° | 0.38" | — |
| 2018 | 58° | 40° | 49° | — | — |
| 2017 | 53° | 28° | 41° | — | — |
| 2016 | 52° | 34° | 43° | 0.28" | — |
| 2015 | 70° | 54° | 62° | 1.52" | — |
| 2014 | 59° | 38° | 48° | — | — |
| 2013 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 2012 | 63° | 55° | 59° | 0.56" | — |
| 2011 | 47° | 40° | 43° | 0.23" | — |
| 2010 | 36° | 26° | 31° | — | — |
| 2009 | 40° | 34° | 37° | — | — |
| 2008 | 59° | 44° | 52° | 0.15" | — |
| 2007 | 42° | 29° | 35° | — | — |
| 2006 | 67° | 34° | 50° | — | — |
| 2005 | 45° | 39° | 42° | — | — |
| 2004 | 51° | 32° | 42° | — | — |
| 2003 | 65° | 37° | 51° | 1.57" | — |
| 2002 | 39° | 34° | 36° | — | — |
| 2001 | 70° | 37° | 53° | — | — |
| 2000 | 71° | 35° | 53° | 0.46" | — |
| 1999 | 55° | 30° | 43° | — | — |
| 1998 | 52° | 37° | 44° | 0.53" | — |
| 1997 | 55° | 37° | 46° | — | — |
| 1996 | 65° | 44° | 54° | 0.1" | — |
| 1995 | 42° | 35° | 39° | — | — |
| 1994 | 56° | 46° | 51° | 0.18" | — |
| 1993 | 47° | 31° | 39° | — | — |
| 1992 | 65° | 49° | 57° | 0.08" | — |
| 1991 | 56° | 28° | 42° | — | — |
| 1990 | 51° | 38° | 44° | — | — |
| 1989coldest | 29° | 21° | 25° | — | — |
| 1988 | 35° | 18° | 26° | — | — |
| 1987 | 43° | 36° | 39° | — | — |
| 1986 | 52° | 39° | 45° | — | — |
| 1985 | 52° | 39° | 45° | — | — |
| 1984 | 67° | 45° | 56° | — | — |
| 1983 | 47° | 33° | 40° | — | — |
| 1982 | 46° | 37° | 42° | — | — |
| 1981 | 51° | 25° | 38° | — | — |
| 1980 | 46° | 36° | 41° | 0.46" | — |
| 1979 | 55° | 32° | 44° | 0.15" | — |
| 1978 | 59° | 43° | 51° | 0.36" | — |
| 1977 | 56° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 1976 | 50° | 34° | 42° | 0.25" | — |
| 1975 | 63° | 40° | 51° | 0.23" | — |
| 1974 | 64° | 36° | 50° | 0.08" | — |
| 1973 | 41° | 29° | 35° | 3.23" | — |
| 1972 | 40° | 22° | 31° | — | — |
| 1971warmest | 77° | 53° | 65° | 0.18" | — |
55 years of data from DIAMOND SPRINGS