Weather on March 31
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
45°F
Warmest
1979
73°F avg
Coldest
2003
39°F avg
About This Date
March 31st in Richmond, VA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 45°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 31st was in 1979 (73°F average), while the coldest was 2003 (39°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 54% of March 31st dates historically, with the wettest March 31st recording 3.68" of rain. The last decade has been 8.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 8.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 31st in Richmond, VA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 2025 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 1.55" | — |
| 2024 | 73° | 49° | 61° | 0.3" | — |
| 2023 | 70° | 39° | 54° | 0.33" | — |
| 2022 | 73° | 62° | 68° | 0.41" | — |
| 2021 | 73° | 58° | 65° | 2.11" | — |
| 2020 | 56° | 44° | 50° | 1.27" | — |
| 2019 | 65° | 43° | 54° | 0.05" | — |
| 2018 | 62° | 34° | 48° | — | — |
| 2017 | 67° | 48° | 57° | 3.68" | — |
| 2016 | 77° | 52° | 64° | 0.03" | — |
| 2015 | 74° | 36° | 55° | — | — |
| 2014 | 69° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 2013 | 59° | 44° | 52° | 0.84" | — |
| 2012 | 74° | 50° | 62° | 0.08" | — |
| 2011 | 45° | 40° | 42° | 0.23" | — |
| 2010 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 2009 | 64° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 2008 | 63° | 42° | 52° | 0.36" | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 43° | 58° | 0.41" | — |
| 2006 | 79° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 2005 | 64° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 2004 | 52° | 46° | 49° | 0.23" | — |
| 2003coldest | 49° | 30° | 39° | — | — |
| 2002 | 57° | 49° | 53° | 1.09" | — |
| 2001 | 53° | 44° | 49° | 0.23" | — |
| 2000 | 63° | 41° | 52° | — | — |
| 1999 | 70° | 38° | 54° | — | — |
| 1998 | 83° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 1997 | 65° | 37° | 51° | 0.74" | — |
| 1996 | 62° | 38° | 50° | 0.2" | — |
| 1995 | 60° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1994 | 56° | 42° | 49° | 1.37" | — |
| 1993 | 67° | 48° | 57° | — | — |
| 1992 | 62° | 39° | 51° | 0.05" | — |
| 1991 | 58° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 1990 | 54° | 45° | 49° | 0.84" | — |
| 1989 | 78° | 47° | 62° | 0.38" | — |
| 1988 | 72° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 1987 | 64° | 38° | 51° | 0.48" | — |
| 1986 | 89° | 50° | 70° | — | — |
| 1985 | 54° | 49° | 51° | — | — |
| 1984 | 56° | 36° | 46° | — | — |
| 1983 | 44° | 37° | 41° | 0.36" | — |
| 1982 | 71° | 54° | 62° | 0.33" | — |
| 1981 | 80° | 51° | 66° | — | — |
| 1980 | 53° | 43° | 48° | 0.43" | — |
| 1979warmest | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1978 | 69° | 36° | 52° | — | — |
| 1977 | 77° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 1976 | 68° | 49° | 58° | 0.38" | — |
| 1975 | 57° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 1974 | 62° | 41° | 52° | — | — |
| 1973 | 62° | 56° | 59° | 1.85" | — |
| 1972 | 49° | 42° | 45° | 0.74" | — |
| 1971 | 60° | 32° | 46° | — | — |
56 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP