March weather forecast
Benwood, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Benwood, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

March witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average temperature in Benwood during March nights dips to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Benwood, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benwood, West Virginia, there are 166.3 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Benwood. In Benwood, during March, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Benwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 14.06" (357mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Benwood, West Virginia, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Benwood, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In Benwood, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Benwood?

The high-temperature, in March, in Benwood, records 48.4°F (9.1°C), while the low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Benwood?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Benwood in March?

In Benwood, West Virginia, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Benwood in March?

In Benwood, West Virginia, in March, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Benwood have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Benwood?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

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

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Benwood have in March?

In Benwood, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Benwood?

In Benwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Benwood, WV

Average temperature in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Benwood, WV

Average pressure in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Benwood, WV

Average wind speed in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Benwood, WV

Average humidity in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in March
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 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
Benwood, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Benwood, WV
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Benwood, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Benwood, WV

Average UV index in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Benwood, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in March
Benwood, WV

Average visibility in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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