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
The shift into March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Benton, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Benton, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Benton, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:18 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
The average sunshine in March in Benton is 6.4h.UV index
In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Benton, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 39.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Benton, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Benton, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Benton, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Benton, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Benton, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Benton, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Benton, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Benton, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Benton, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Benton, IL
- 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).
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