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Weather on August 31

Norfolk, VA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
2005
85°F avg
Coldest
1976
63°F avg

About This Date

August 31st in Norfolk, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 31st was in 2005 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (63°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 24% of August 31st dates historically, with the wettest August 31st recording 3.28" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for August 31st in Norfolk, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Warming Trend
0.3°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202579°67°73°
202484°73°79°
202378°69°74°1.14"
202288°74°81°
202190°71°80°
202085°72°78°
201990°67°78°
201886°73°80°0.28"
201787°68°78°
201686°75°81°
201580°72°76°0.28"
201493°74°83°
201390°69°79°
201290°71°80°
201178°65°71°
201089°72°80°
200976°66°71°0.84"
200882°67°74°
200786°67°76°
200675°71°73°3.28"
2005warmest92°79°85°
200483°73°78°
200379°73°76°0.18"
200276°70°73°1.47"
200187°73°80°
200086°75°81°0.08"
199972°68°70°0.13"
199888°75°81°
199785°65°75°
199679°71°75°
199592°69°80°
199491°62°77°
199383°76°79°
199290°66°78°
199195°73°84°
199081°71°76°
198982°68°75°
198876°67°71°0.1"
198781°68°74°0.71"
198672°64°68°
198580°70°75°
198485°70°77°
198389°67°78°1.09"
198284°63°73°
198180°68°74°
198090°68°79°
197989°72°80°
197889°71°80°1.27"
197789°68°79°
1976coldest72°55°63°
197593°67°80°
197492°70°81°
197392°72°82°
197284°72°78°
197183°63°73°
55 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
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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.

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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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