Norfolk
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Norfolk month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Norfolk are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and September the wettest (about 145 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 1.8 | 99 | 6.9 |
| February | 13.3 | 4.0 | 98 | 7.1 |
| March | 16.1 | 6.6 | 93 | 8.7 |
| April | 20.9 | 11.1 | 92 | 10.2 |
| May | 24.3 | 15.9 | 114 | 10.3 |
| June | 28.5 | 20.3 | 105 | 11.9 |
| July | 31.0 | 23.3 | 137 | 12.0 |
| August | 29.4 | 22.4 | 118 | 10.9 |
| September | 26.6 | 20.2 | 145 | 9.3 |
| October | 21.9 | 14.5 | 90 | 8.6 |
| November | 16.3 | 8.1 | 75 | 7.9 |
| December | 12.1 | 4.0 | 89 | 6.8 |
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People and places shaping Norfolk
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Previously
- Documented history · 1349
The economy was in decline by the time of the Black Death, which dramatically reduced the population in 1349.
- Documented history · 1549
His group numbered some 16,000 by the time the rebels stormed Norwich on 29 July 1549 and took the city.
- Documented history · 1579
By the late 16th century Norwich had grown to become the second-largest city in England, but over one-third of its population died in the plague epidemic of 1579, and in 1665 the Great Plague again killed around one-third of the population.
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- Meet the People Seeking Your Vote: Norfolk’s Next Mayor
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- Welcome to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
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- Kenneth Cooper Alexander For Mayor | Believe in Norfolk
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- List of Famous people born in Norfolk, United States of ...
- Norfolk (Virgínia) – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre
- Famous People/Celebrities Born in Norfolk, Virginia
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- Things to Do, Places to Stay & Days Out in Norfolk
- Wikidata structured records for Norfolk
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01 · OverviewNorfolk, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Norfolk took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Norfolk
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Norfolk
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Norfolk
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Norfolk
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Norfolk
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Norfolk
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01 · Q&AWhere is Norfolk located and what are its coordinates?
Norfolk is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 36.8468, -76.2852, with an elevation of 2 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Norfolk?
Norfolk has a recorded population of approximately 238,005 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Norfolk?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Norfolk include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Norfolk?
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