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
With the onset of March, Benton's average high-temperature witnesses a clear rise, advancing from February's wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Throughout the month of March, Benton sees a steady low-temperature average of 33.3°F (0.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Benton is 75%.Rainfall
In Benton, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.9 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benton, in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Benton, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) of snow.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Benton, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:41 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 in Benton is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Benton is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Benton, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Benton, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Benton, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Benton, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benton, IA
- 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Benton, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Benton, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Benton, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Benton, IA
- 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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