Norfolk, VA
Virginia · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 12
🔥 Record High
August 12, 1977
+12° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 12, 1974
-13° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Norfolk
Top 10 Record Highs — August 12
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 12, 1977 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 12, 1900 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 12, 1995 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 12, 1958 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 12, 1918 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 12, 1896 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 12, 1980 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 12, 1957 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 12, 1941 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 12, 1926 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 12
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 59°F | August 12, 1974 |
| 2 | 62°F | August 12, 1972 |
| 3 | 62°F | August 12, 1890 |
| 4 | 63°F | August 12, 1979 |
| 5 | 63°F | August 12, 1968 |
Heat Wave Summary — Norfolk
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date107 of 223 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1874–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Norfolk
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 9, 1992 – Jul 18, 1992 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 10) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 2 | Jul 5, 1993 – Jul 14, 1993 | 10 | 101°F (Jul 14) | 97°F | 77°F |
| 3 | Jul 25, 1940 – Jul 31, 1940 | 7 | 104°F (Jul 27) | 98°F | 75°F |
| 4 | Jul 31, 1980 – Aug 6, 1980 | 7 | 104°F (Aug 1) | 100°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Jul 8, 1876 – Jul 14, 1876 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 10) | 99°F | 78°F |
| 6 | Jul 10, 1880 – Jul 16, 1880 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 13) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jul 17, 2020 – Jul 23, 2020 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 19) | 100°F | 79°F |
| 8 | Jun 30, 1901 – Jul 6, 1901 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 1) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 9 | May 30, 1895 – Jun 5, 1895 | 7 | 99°F (Jun 3) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Jul 23, 1995 – Jul 29, 1995 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 24) | 96°F | 78°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
33rd-warmest month on record
29th-warmest July of 153 on record
+0.5° vs. 80.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–6, 2026, peaking at 100°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 20 days, set in 1995.
100°F Milestone
Norfolk reached 100°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 100°F since 2020 (6 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1874–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 85.4°F |
| 2 | 1993 | 83.4°F |
| 3 | 1995 | 83.2°F |
| 4 | 1994 | 83.0°F |
| 5 | 2010 | 82.8°F |
| 6 | 1878 | 82.7°F |
| 7 | 2016 | 82.6°F |
| 8 | 2012 | 82.5°F |
| 9 | 1876 | 82.4°F |
| 10 | 2017 | 82.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 85.4°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 83.4°F |
| 3 | July 1995 | 83.2°F |
| 4 | July 1994 | 83.0°F |
| 5 | July 2010 | 82.8°F |
| 6 | July 1878 | 82.7°F |
| 7 | July 2016 | 82.6°F |
| 8 | July 2012 | 82.5°F |
| 9 | July 1876 | 82.4°F |
| 10 | July 2017 | 82.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 81.2°F | 29th of 153 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 79.7°F | 38th of 91 |
| Richmond, VA | 79.9°F | 30th of 130 |
| Wallops Island, VA | 77.9°F | 27th of 60 |
| Salisbury, MD | 78.5°F | 29th of 121 |