Weather in Norfolk in May
In an average May, Norfolk sees a daily high around 76°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 76°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 66°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 59°F |
| Typical low range | 51°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
2019-05-29
Lowest
53°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
77°F
1982-05-31
Lowest
41°F
2020-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
1996-05-20
Lowest
34°F
1989-05-08
Humidity
Highest
21.5 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
5 mph
2020-05-13
Gust
Highest
50 mph
2014-05-16
Lowest
12 mph
2024-05-25
Precip
Wettest
8.41 in
1984
Driest
1.54 in
1991
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