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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Norfolk, Virginia, United States in January

In an average January, Norfolk sees a daily high around 45°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high45°F
Typical high range33°F to 57°F
Average low33°F
Typical low range23°F to 43°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 68°F 2022-01-01
Lowest 16°F 1994-01-19

Low

Highest 58°F 1998-01-07
Lowest 3°F 1985-01-21

Feels-like

Highest 58°F 1998-01-07
Lowest -20°F 1985-01-21

Humidity

Highest 13.5 g/m³ 1998-01-07
Lowest 1.7 g/m³ 1985-01-21

Wind

Highest 43 mph 2024-01-09
Lowest 5 mph 1998-01-11

Precip

Wettest 9.56 in 1987
Driest 0.93 in 1981

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