March weather forecast
Benham, KY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Benham, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in February to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). Throughout March, Benham records an average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Benham is 80%.

Rainfall

In Benham, Kentucky, in March, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.2 days and collects up to 44.92" (1141mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benham, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benham, Kentucky, there are 43 snowfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Benham, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:53 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 Benham, Kentucky, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Benham in March?

In Benham, 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.1°F (2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Benham?

The average relative humidity in March in Benham, Kentucky, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Benham in March?

In March, in Benham, Kentucky, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout March, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Benham?

In Benham, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benham have in March?

The average day length in March in Benham is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Benham?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Benham, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Benham?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Benham?

In Benham, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Benham?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Benham, Kentucky, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Benham, KY

Average temperature in March - Benham, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Benham, KY

Average pressure in March - Benham, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Benham, KY

Average wind speed in March - Benham, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Benham, KY

Average humidity in March - Benham, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Benham, KY

Average rainfall in March - Benham, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.87").

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Average rainfall days in March
Benham, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Benham, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Benham, KY

Average snowfall in March - Benham, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Benham, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Benham, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benham, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Benham, KY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Benham, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Benham, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Benham, KY

Average UV index in March - Benham, KY
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Benham, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Benham, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in March
Benham, KY

Average visibility in March - Benham, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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