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Prepare for Winter Weather
Wakefield Weather Forcast Page:
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NORFOLK AIRPORT, VIRGINIA
Period of Record Monthly Climate Summary
Source:
http://www.sercc.com/cgi-bin/sercc/cliMAIN.pl?va6139
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Period of Record : 1/ 1/1946 to 4/30/2012
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Annual |
| Average Max. Temperature (F)
| 48.9
| 51.0
| 58.3
| 68.2
| 75.9
| 83.6
| 87.4
| 85.6
| 80.0
| 70.3
| 61.4
| 52.4
| 68.5 |
| Average Min. Temperature (F)
| 32.6
| 33.5
| 40.2
| 48.5
| 57.6
| 66.2
| 70.9
| 70.1
| 64.8
| 53.6
| 43.8
| 35.7
| 51.4 |
| Average Total Precipitation (in.)
| 3.49
| 3.14
| 3.65
| 3.12
| 3.62
| 3.88
| 5.37
| 5.48
| 4.49
| 3.24
| 3.06
| 3.17
| 45.61 |
| Average Total SnowFall (in.)
| 2.8
| 2.7
| 0.9
| 0.0
| 0.0
| 0.0
| 0.0
| 0.0
| 0.0
| 0.0
| 0.0
| 1.1
| 7.6 |
| Average Snow Depth (in.)
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0 |
Percent of possible observations for period of record.
Max. Temp.: 100% Min. Temp.: 100% Precipitation: 100% Snowfall: 91.5% Snow Depth: 91.4% |
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- Winter Driving Tips
- Know the Road Conditions Before You Leave
- Weather may not be bad where you start your trip, but it may be progressively worse as you travel to your destination.
- Know the road conditions before you hit the highways. Visit http://www.511virginia.org or dial 511 from any phone for real-time traffic information and road condition reports.
- Or visit http://www.virginiadot.org for the latest road reports or listing of closed roads during a major winter weather event.
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 Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Stay Informed
- Generators and Space Heaters
Generator Safety
- Always read the label on your generator and the owner’s manual. Follow all instructions.
- Generators make an invisible, odorless gas called carbon monoxide, or CO, that can kill you. To avoid CO poisoning, operate generators outdoors only in a well-ventilated, dry area, away from home air intakes, and protected from direct exposure to rain.
- Never use a generator indoors or in attached garages. Install CO alarms with battery backup in your home’s sleeping areas.
- Get to fresh air immediately if you start to feel sick, weak or dizzy.
- Never use a portable generator in any enclosed or partially enclosed space. Windows and doors do not provide enough ventilation.
- Do not locate a portable generator outside near windows or doors.
Space Heater Safety
- Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year.
- Kerosene heaters are not permitted in many areas. If you use one, use only the recommended fuel. Always refuel outdoors safely away from your home.
- Allow your heater to cool before refueling. Kerosene has a low flash point and might cause a fire if it comes into contact with a hot surface.
- Space heaters need room. Keep flammable materials at least three feet away from the heater. Never set the heater on a chair or table. It should sit only on an uncarpeted floor.
- When buying a space heater, look for a control feature that automatically shuts off the heater if the heater falls over.
- Keep an eye on your heater at all times while it is running. Shut it off before you go to bed or when you leave the house. Never run a portable heater longer than the manufacturer recommends.
- Carefully follow manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions.
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