Norfolk, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Norfolk city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
235,037
Population
4,411/sq mi density
$64,017
Median Income
$37,433 per capita
$271,900
Home Value
$312,422 Zillow
$1,246
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
479
Violent Crime/100K
3,801 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,017 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$271,900 home value, $1,246/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
479 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Norfolk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 96.4 sq mi (249.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9230°N, 76.2446°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Norfolk city County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International (ORF) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in |
Norfolk has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.6").