March weather forecastBenson, NC
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Benson, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
Benson observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Benson's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 43°F (6.1°C).Humidity
January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Benson, North Carolina, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Benson. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Benson aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Benson, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.Daylight
In Benson, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:35 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 March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Benson, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Benson, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 43°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Benson, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Benson, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Benson, NC
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Benson, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Benson, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Benson, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Benson, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benson, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Benson, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Benson, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Benson, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Benson, NC
- 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).
