Weather on March 2
Newport News, VA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
March 2nd in Newport News, VA typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 57°F and lows near 37°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 2nd was in 1997 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (17°F) — a 53°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 39% of recorded March 2nd dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 10"). The last decade has been 2.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 2nd in Newport News, VA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44° | 36° | 40° | 0.12" | — |
| 2025 | 41° | 24° | 33° | — | — |
| 2024 | 65° | 47° | 56° | 0.84" | — |
| 2023 | 64° | 41° | 53° | 0.25" | — |
| 2022 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 2021 | 46° | 30° | 38° | — | — |
| 2020 | 68° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 2019 | 46° | 34° | 40° | 0.03" | — |
| 2018 | 56° | 43° | 49° | — | — |
| 2017 | 64° | 35° | 50° | — | — |
| 2016 | 63° | 34° | 48° | 0.02" | — |
| 2015 | 51° | 29° | 40° | 0.03" | — |
| 2014 | 75° | 33° | 54° | — | — |
| 2013 | 43° | 34° | 38° | — | — |
| 2012 | 56° | 43° | 49° | 0.1" | — |
| 2011 | 62° | 27° | 45° | — | — |
| 2010 | 45° | 35° | 40° | 0.3" | — |
| 2009 | 36° | 23° | 30° | — | — |
| 2008 | 54° | 28° | 41° | — | — |
| 2007 | 68° | 49° | 58° | 0.41" | — |
| 2006 | 79° | 39° | 59° | — | — |
| 2005 | 46° | 33° | 40° | — | — |
| 2004 | 70° | 57° | 63° | 0.01" | — |
| 2003 | 58° | 42° | 50° | 0.28" | — |
| 2002 | 60° | 24° | 42° | 0.57" | — |
| 2001 | 59° | 35° | 47° | 0.01" | — |
| 2000 | 59° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 1999 | 61° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 1998 | 48° | 43° | 45° | 0.02" | — |
| 1997warmest | 79° | 61° | 70° | — | — |
| 1996 | 45° | 35° | 40° | 0.34" | — |
| 1995 | 41° | 34° | 37° | — | — |
| 1994 | 59° | 39° | 49° | 3.51" | — |
| 1993 | 62° | 35° | 49° | — | — |
| 1992 | 70° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 1991 | 68° | 60° | 64° | 0.62" | — |
| 1990 | 58° | 35° | 46° | 0.02" | — |
| 1989 | 47° | 36° | 41° | — | — |
| 1988 | 64° | 35° | 50° | — | — |
| 1987 | 60° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 1986 | 48° | 32° | 40° | — | — |
| 1985 | 64° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 1984 | 54° | 35° | 44° | — | — |
| 1983 | 66° | 47° | 56° | 0.02" | — |
| 1982 | 62° | 35° | 49° | — | — |
| 1981 | 52° | 41° | 46° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 24° | 11° | 17° | 1" | 10" |
| 1979 | 60° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1978 | 36° | 22° | 29° | — | — |
| 1977 | 51° | 33° | 42° | — | — |
| 1976 | 74° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 1975 | 53° | 26° | 40° | 0.25" | — |
| 1974 | 73° | 41° | 57° | — | — |
| 1973 | 68° | 36° | 52° | — | — |
| 1972 | 72° | 54° | 63° | — | — |
| 1971 | 57° | 42° | 50° | 0.12" | — |
Newport News, VA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Newport News, VA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Newport News, VA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Newport News, VA
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What to expect on March 2nd
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
March 2nd outlook →