March weather in Petersburg, VA
The average temperature in Petersburg in March is 48.1°F (36.1°F–60.1°F). Average precipitation: 4.37 inches.
March is a spring month in Petersburg, and is cooler than the annual average of 58.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 45m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
60.1°F
Avg Low
36.1°F
Precipitation
4.37 in
Daylight
11h 45m
March records in Petersburg
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 80.1°F (2017) | 19.9°F (2014) | 1.34 in (2019) |
| March 2 | 78.1°F (2006) | 21.0°F (2025) | 1.24 in (2009) |
| March 3 | 73.0°F (2014) | 15.1°F (2009) | 0.61 in (2019) |
| March 4 | 82.9°F (2004) | 14.0°F (2009) | 0.70 in (2024) |
| March 5 | 82.0°F (2026) | 14.0°F (2009) | 2.00 in (1984) |
| March 6 | 78.1°F (2022) | 17.1°F (2015) | 1.00 in (2024) |
| March 7 | 82.0°F (2026) | 19.0°F (2015) | 1.16 in (1982) |
| March 8 | 79.0°F (2016) | 21.9°F (2021) | 1.40 in (2022) |
| March 9 | 82.0°F (2009) | 21.0°F (2007) | 0.73 in (2024) |
| March 10 | 84.9°F (2026) | 26.1°F (2005) | 0.35 in (2011) |
| March 11 | 90.0°F (2026) | 28.0°F (2008) | 1.24 in (2011) |
| March 12 | 84.0°F (2006) | 19.0°F (2022) | 1.00 in (1984) |
| March 13 | 84.0°F (2006) | 18.0°F (2022) | 1.82 in (2017) |
| March 14 | 84.0°F (2006) | 21.9°F (2014) | 0.74 in (1980) |
| March 15 | 82.9°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2014) | 0.66 in (1982) |
| March 16 | 84.9°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2017) | 1.52 in (2007) |
| March 17 | 80.1°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2017) | 1.50 in (1983) |
| March 18 | 80.1°F (2012) | 25.0°F (2007) | 1.50 in (2021) |
| March 19 | 82.0°F (2011) | 24.1°F (2023) | 0.64 in (2018) |
| March 20 | 87.1°F (2020) | 24.1°F (2023) | 0.90 in (2025) |
| March 21 | 81.0°F (2012) | 24.1°F (2023) | 1.38 in (2019) |
| March 22 | 86.0°F (2026) | 23.0°F (2004) | 1.50 in (2020) |
| March 23 | 82.9°F (2007) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.67 in (2024) |
| March 24 | 86.0°F (2012) | 26.1°F (2013) | 2.13 in (2021) |
| March 25 | 78.1°F (2016) | 28.0°F (2014) | 1.59 in (1984) |
| March 26 | 84.9°F (2021) | 28.9°F (2013) | 0.52 in (2010) |
| March 27 | 87.1°F (2007) | 21.9°F (2014) | 1.42 in (2024) |
| March 28 | 80.1°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2014) | 1.74 in (1984) |
| March 29 | 88.0°F (2020) | 25.0°F (2015) | 2.50 in (2010) |
| March 30 | 80.1°F (2012) | 27.0°F (2011) | 0.67 in (2014) |
| March 31 | 82.0°F (2025) | 32.0°F (2013) | 1.17 in (2017) |