March weather forecast
Virginia, USA

March signals the onset of spring in Virginia, bringing with it a gradual warming trend. The month stands as a transitional period, a bridge between the cold winter days of January and February and the upcoming mildness of April. With the arrival of March, the days become noticeably longer, hinting at the end of the winter season.

Average temperatures in March start to rise, with lows ranging from 34°F (1.1°C) to 37°F (2.8°C) and highs fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 56°F (13.3°C). This range showcases the state's move towards milder temperatures, though the early part of the month can still hold some remnants of winter's chill.

Precipitation during March transitions from snow to rain, especially in the coastal and central regions. While snow remains a possibility, especially in the mountainous regions near the Blue Ridge Mountains, it becomes less frequent. The snowfall in these areas reduces compared to February, but wetter conditions in the form of rain showers start to become more prominent as the month progresses.

Cities like Richmond and Williamsburg might experience sporadic spring showers, indicative of the shifting weather patterns. Meanwhile, areas such as the Shenandoah Valley still brace for the possibility of a late snowfall, although the chances diminish as the month advances.

In March, Virginia shakes off the last remnants of winter and starts to embrace the blossoming beauty of spring. As the month progresses, the landscape transforms with budding trees, and flowers begin to make their presence felt. By the end of March, Virginia is on the cusp of experiencing the full warmth and vibrancy of the spring season.

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• Richmond - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Richmond, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days.
• Virginia Beach - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Virginia Beach and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Virginia Beach?
• Norfolk - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Norfolk, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Norfolk, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Chesapeake - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chesapeake, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Chesapeake?
• Arlington - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Arlington, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Arlington during March, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.
• Newport News - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Newport News, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Newport News in March, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Alexandria - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Alexandria, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Alexandria during March, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.
• Roanoke - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Roanoke, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Roanoke, Virginia, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.
• Portsmouth - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Portsmouth, Virginia, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Portsmouth with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C).
• Suffolk - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Suffolk and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Suffolk?
• Lynchburg - March »
  In Lynchburg, in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Lynchburg, during March, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.
• Harrisonburg - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Harrisonburg, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Harrisonburg, Virginia, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.