Norfolk Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Center: Waterside Convention Connection
Airport: Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
| Population | 1,569,541 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 200 | • Beach destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 38,000 | • Golf destination |
| Unique Venues | 90 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $96 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $59 |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from ORF to Downtown | $35 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $230 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News, VA | 24 mi | 36 min | 3 hr 1 min* | $317+ |
| Williamsburg, VA | 45 mi | 56 min | n/a | n/a |
| Richmond, VA | 92 mi | 1 hr 38 min | 2 hr 45 min* | $315+ |
| Raleigh, NC | 186 mi | 3 hr 16 min | 2 hr 46 min* | $400+ |
| Washington, DC | 193 mi | 3 hr 17 min | 57 min | $185+ |
| Philadelphia, PA | 270 mi | 5+ hrs | 1 hr | $160+ |
| Atlanta, GA | 566 mi | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 49 min | $320+ |
*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.
Norfolk Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 78 | 81 | 88 | 97 | 100 | 101 | 103 | 104 | 99 | 95 | 86 | 80 |
| Rec High -°C | 25 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 26 |
| Avg High -°F | 48 | 51 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 70 | 61 | 52 |
| Avg High -°C | 8 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Avg Low -°F | 32 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 66 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 53 | 44 | 35 |
| Avg Low -°C | -- | -- | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Rec Low -°F | -3 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 49 | 45 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| Rec Low -°C | -19 | -13 | -7 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 7 | -2 | -6 | -13 |
| Rainfall - in. | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3 | 3.1 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Norfolk enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by moderate changes of season. The city is warm most days of the year with an average annual high temperature of 68°F and an annual average low temperature of 51°F. Summers in Norfolk can be quite humid with average temperatures frequently reaching the 90s, with July being the warmest and wettest month. Winters are generally mild with the coldest month being January. Norfolk sees snowfall every winter, averaging seven inches per season.
Although Norfolk benefits from a mild, pleasant climate year-round, the best time to visit is in either the spring or fall. With only modest precipitation, spring and fall are a great time to get outdoors and enjoy a stroll through the vibrant downtown district, a harbor cruise, or any of the many recreational activities of this scenic, seaside city.
Norfolk Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 5% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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