NPS Photo / Public domain
Norfolk, VA Weather on May 27
May 27th in Norfolk, VA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 1991 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (54°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 3.63" of rain. The last decade has been 6.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Norfolk, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 27 Weather Records for Norfolk
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Norfolk, VA is 92°F, set in 1991.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 45°F in 1979.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 5 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 6°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Norfolk?
The warmest May 27 in Norfolk, VA reached 92°F in 1991. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Norfolk?
The coldest May 27 in Norfolk, VA dropped to 45°F in 1979. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Norfolk?
On May 27, Norfolk averages a high of 78°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DIAMOND SPRINGS.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Norfolk?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Norfolk, VA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 27 Weather History in Norfolk
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66°F | 54°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 70°F | 3.43" | -- |
| 2023 | 66°F | 59°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2022 | 83°F | 66°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 2021 | 86°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 80°F | 61°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 86°F | 62°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 74°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 88°F | 65°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2007 | 91°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 82°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 61°F | 56°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 83°F | 59°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2000 | 86°F | 62°F | 2.46" | -- |
| 1999 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 72°F | 64°F | 1.35" | -- |
| 1997 | 64°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 64°F | 57°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1995 | 70°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 69°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 64°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 72°F | 55°F | 1.88" | -- |
| 1989 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 70°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 73°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 75°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 69°F | 52°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1982 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 62°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | -- | 51°F | 3.63" | -- |
| 1973 | 59°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 60°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DIAMOND SPRINGS
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Norfolk, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.