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
Benson's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout the month of March, Benson reports a steady low-temperature average of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Benson, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.1 rainfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Benson, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Benson, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Benson, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Benson, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Benson in March?
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Benson?
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What is the UV index reading in March in Benson?
Average temperature in March
Benson, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Benson, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Benson, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Benson, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benson, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Benson, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Benson, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Benson, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Benson, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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