Williamsburg, VA weather in March
Williamsburg is cool in March, with frequent rain: highs average 60°F and nights drop to about 39°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:37 am / 6:00 pm | 6:53 am / 7:28 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am43°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Newport News Intl Airport (15 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry March brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 69°F
- Coolest March2018: average high 53°F
- Wettest March1994: 9.3 in
- Driest March2006: 0.2 in
- Highest reading90°F (March 30, 1998)
- Lowest reading10°F (March 14, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 60°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 39°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +10°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Fayetteville, NC195 mi · high 65°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD115 mi · high 52°F · 11 wet days
How Williamsburg ranks in March
- Normal high192nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days260th driest of 378
- Comfortable days158th most of 339
What to pack for Williamsburg in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 31; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 14. All frost dates for Williamsburg.
Heating and cooling
March has 498 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Williamsburg in March?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 10°F (March 14, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Williamsburg in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Williamsburg in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.0 in.
Is March a good time to visit Williamsburg?
March ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Williamsburg (59 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Williamsburg 2 N (USC00449151), 2.1 mi N of the city center, 70 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: W Pt 2 Nw (USC00449025), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 20 ft (65 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Newport News Intl Airport (USW00093741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nwpt News/Wimburg Intl Apt (723086-93741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 36 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.