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 »
  In Richmond, Virginia, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Richmond, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.
• Virginia Beach - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, 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 10.2024, 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 »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Chesapeake? March marks the start of meteorological spring, introducing noticeably warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours to Chesapeake.
• Arlington - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Arlington, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. March marks the onset of spring in Arlington offering warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours from the previous months.
• Newport News - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Newport News and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Newport News?
• Alexandria - March »
  In Alexandria, in March, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Alexandria?
• Roanoke - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Roanoke and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Roanoke?
• Portsmouth - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Portsmouth and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. March, the first month of the spring in Portsmouth, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.5°F (12.5°C) and min 42.4°F (5.8°C).
• Suffolk - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Suffolk, Virginia, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Suffolk, during March, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.
• Lynchburg - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lynchburg, Virginia, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Lynchburg in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.
• Harrisonburg - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Harrisonburg and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The month with the most snowfall in Harrisonburg is March, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.