March weather forecastBenton, FL

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Benton, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 73.4°F (23°C) and min 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 67.5°F (19.7°C) in February to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). Benton, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Benton are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.3 days and collects up to 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Benton, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Benton, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during March is 73.4°F (23°C) and the low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months.

In Benton, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

In March, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall.

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Benton, FL

  • Average high temperature in March: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Benton, FL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Benton, FL

  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Benton, FL

  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Benton, FL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Benton, FL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Benton, FL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Benton, FL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Benton, FL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Benton, FL

  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Benton, FL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Benton, FL

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (5mi).