March weather in Richmond, VA
The average temperature in Richmond in March is 48.4°F (37.2°F–59.6°F). Average precipitation: 4.00 inches. Average snowfall is 1.1 inches.
March is a spring month in Richmond, and is cooler than the annual average of 58.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 45m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
59.6°F
Avg Low
37.2°F
Precipitation
4.00 in
Snow
1.1 in
March records in Richmond
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 81.0°F (2017) | 12.9°F (1980) | 0.93 in (2009) |
| March 2 | 81.0°F (1972) | 16.0°F (1980) | 2.42 in (1994) |
| March 3 | 79.0°F (1974) | 10.9°F (2009) | 0.98 in (1971) |
| March 4 | 82.0°F (2004) | 10.0°F (2009) | 1.84 in (1993) |
| March 5 | 84.0°F (1961) | 14.0°F (1960) | 2.69 in (2025) |
| March 6 | 84.0°F (1961) | 15.1°F (1960) | 2.10 in (2013) |
| March 7 | 82.9°F (1961) | 12.0°F (1960) | 3.14 in (1992) |
| March 8 | 84.9°F (2000) | 15.1°F (1960) | 1.88 in (1995) |
| March 9 | 82.0°F (2000) | 16.0°F (1960) | 1.81 in (1998) |
| March 10 | 84.9°F (2026) | 16.0°F (1996) | 1.90 in (1978) |
| March 11 | 89.1°F (2026) | 15.1°F (1960) | 0.68 in (2000) |
| March 12 | 89.1°F (1990) | 19.0°F (1960) | 1.77 in (1968) |
| March 13 | 89.1°F (1990) | 15.1°F (1960) | 1.99 in (1993) |
| March 14 | 87.1°F (1973) | 10.9°F (1960) | 1.48 in (1999) |
| March 15 | 86.0°F (2012) | 17.1°F (1993) | 0.92 in (1939) |
| March 16 | 84.0°F (2016) | 18.0°F (1979) | 1.61 in (2007) |
| March 17 | 82.0°F (1982) | 19.0°F (1970) | 1.14 in (1975) |
| March 18 | 84.0°F (2011) | 18.0°F (1967) | 1.02 in (2021) |
| March 19 | 82.0°F (2020) | 17.1°F (1967) | 1.64 in (1998) |
| March 20 | 88.0°F (2020) | 21.9°F (1956) | 2.55 in (2003) |
| March 21 | 90.0°F (1968) | 21.0°F (1965) | 2.40 in (1983) |
| March 22 | 89.1°F (1968) | 19.0°F (1988) | 1.01 in (1961) |
| March 23 | 84.9°F (2012) | 21.0°F (1940) | 1.59 in (2024) |
| March 24 | 84.0°F (1939) | 18.0°F (1940) | 1.58 in (1952) |
| March 25 | 86.0°F (1939) | 21.9°F (1956) | 2.20 in (1984) |
| March 26 | 86.0°F (2021) | 15.1°F (1940) | 1.78 in (1978) |
| March 27 | 86.0°F (2007) | 21.0°F (1955) | 1.47 in (1948) |
| March 28 | 84.9°F (1985) | 23.0°F (2001) | 2.04 in (1942) |
| March 29 | 91.0°F (1985) | 23.0°F (1966) | 2.82 in (1991) |
| March 30 | 88.0°F (1998) | 25.0°F (1941) | 1.94 in (1975) |
| March 31 | 89.1°F (1986) | 17.1°F (1964) | 1.45 in (2017) |