April weather forecast
Norfolk, VA

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A breathtaking night panorama of the well developed Norfolk City, Virginia
A breathtaking night panorama of the well developed Norfolk City, Virginia

Weather in April

The city of Norfolk begins to experience the first touches of warmth as April rolls around. The average rainfall inches up a bit as guardrails of the rainy season. As daylight further increases, so does the amount of sunshine the city receives, a testament to the progressively clearing skies. Wind speed during this month remains consistent with March. On a notable note, April marks the end of the snowfall season in Norfolk, as hinted by the total absence of snowfall.

Temperature

Norfolk sees a rise in temperature during April, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in March to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). Throughout April, Norfolk encounters an average temperature drop to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity in Norfolk is 75%.

Rainfall

In Norfolk, in April, during 13 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Norfolk.

Ocean temperature

In Norfolk, the average seawater temperature in April is 54.1°F (12.3°C).
Note: It is risky to swim in 54.1°F (12.3°C). Temperatures beneath 50°F (10°C) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.6h.

UV index

In Norfolk, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in April interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures?

Norfolk in April has an average high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in April?

The average relative humidity in April is 75%.

How much does it rain in April?

In Norfolk, Virginia, during April, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Norfolk, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in April?

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

How cold is the water in April?

In Norfolk, the average seawater temperature in April is 54.1°F (12.3°C). Swimming in 54.1°F (12.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Norfolk have in April?

In Norfolk, the average day length in April is 13h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Norfolk, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April in Norfolk is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Norfolk, VA

Average temperature in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average high temperature in April: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in April
Norfolk, VA

Average pressure in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average pressure in April: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in April
Norfolk, VA

Average wind speed in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average wind speed in April: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in April
Norfolk, VA

Average humidity in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average humidity in April: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in April
Norfolk, VA

Average rainfall in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average rainfall in April: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in April
Norfolk, VA

Average rainfall days in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in April
Norfolk, VA

Average snowfall in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in April
Norfolk, VA

Average snowfall days in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Norfolk, VA

Average sea temperature in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average sea temperature in April: 54.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Norfolk, VA

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Norfolk, VA

Average sunshine days in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).

Average UV index in April
Norfolk, VA

Average UV index in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in April
Norfolk, VA

Average cloud cover in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average cloud cover in April: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in April
Norfolk, VA

Average visibility in April - Norfolk, VA
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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