Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In Benton, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Benton records a consistent low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Benton, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benton, in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Benton, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Benton, Iowa, is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Benton, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Benton?
What is the average humidity in March in Benton?
How much does it rain in Benton in March?
How much does it snow in Benton in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Benton?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Benton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Benton?
How long on average sun shines in March in Benton?
What is the UV index reading in March in Benton?
Average temperature in March
Benton, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Benton, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Benton, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Benton, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benton, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Benton, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Benton, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Benton, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Benton, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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