The weather in March in Virginia
It's cool to moderate in March in Virginia with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in Virginia. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Virginia, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2020, Virginia reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -15°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,8 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for Virginia
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Virginia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
Virginia | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
Max. temperature | 21°C | 14°C |
Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 133 mm | 63 mm |
Rainy days | 15 days | 10 days |
Total snowfall | 4,8 cm | 7 cm |
Snowy days | 3 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Virginia with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Virginia is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Virginia, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Virginia
Temperature in March in Virginia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Virginia, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Virginia
Total precipitation in March in Virginia over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Virginia
Snowfall in March in Virginia per year
Daily UV index in March in Virginia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Virginia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Virginia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Virginia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.