March weather forecastBenson, MS
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Benson, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Throughout the March nights, Benson encounters a low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C).Humidity
In Benson, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Benson, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Benson are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Benson aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Benson, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:16 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
In March, the average sunshine is 6.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Benson, MS
- Average high temperature in March: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 49.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Benson, MS
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Benson, MS
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Benson, MS
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Benson, MS
- Average rainfall in March: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Benson, MS
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Benson, MS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Benson, MS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benson, MS
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Benson, MS
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Benson, MS
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Benson, MS
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Benson, MS
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
