Water Temperature of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, VA
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Measurement Time: Monday, August 25, 2025, 7:48 PM EDT
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Station Name: ELIZABETH RIV AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL AT NORFOLK, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet / 5 meters
Nearest Address:
Midtown Tunnel
Norfolk, VA 23507
Norfolk (city) County
GPS Coordinates: 36.862, -76.3095
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Weather for Norfolk, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 84%
Feels Like: 77.1°F
Wind: ESE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 92°F
L: 70°F

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 73°F

Wed
H: 80°F
L: 71°F

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 78°F
L: 66°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 8:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:57 AM - 6:27 AM2:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM8:18 AM - 9:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 8:12PM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 8:12 PM
Expires: Tue August 26, 2025, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 2 to 3 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 8:12PM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 8:12 PM
Expires: Tue August 26, 2025, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 2 to 3 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 8:12PM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 8:12 PM
Expires: Tue August 26, 2025, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 2 to 3 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 8:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:57 AM - 6:27 AM2:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM8:18 AM - 9:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.1°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 3:35 PM
Moonset: 9:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:37 AM - 7:07 AM3:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:45 PM - 10:15 PM9:17 AM - 10:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.7°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 4:16 PM
Moonset: 9:39 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 AM - 7:48 AM3:46 PM - 6:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 PM - 10:39 PM10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.7°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 10:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:00 AM - 8:30 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 PM - 11:06 PM11:16 AM - 12:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.4°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 5:44 PM
Moonset: 10:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:44 AM - 9:14 AM5:14 PM - 7:44 PM
Minor Periods
10:07 PM - 11:37 PM12:17 AM - 1:47 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5