March weather forecast
Benton, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Benton, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in February to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) in March.

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Benton.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benton are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Benton aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Benton is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:15 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 is 6.2h.

UV index

In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Benton?

The high-temperature in Benton during March is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Benton?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March in Benton?

In Benton, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Benton in March?

In Benton, Kentucky, in March, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Benton?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Benton, Kentucky. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Benton aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Benton?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Benton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Benton, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Benton, Kentucky, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Benton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Benton is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Benton, KY

Average temperature in March - Benton, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Benton, KY

Average pressure in March - Benton, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Benton, KY

Average wind speed in March - Benton, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Benton, KY

Average humidity in March - Benton, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Benton, KY

Average rainfall in March - Benton, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Benton, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Benton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Benton, KY

Average snowfall in March - Benton, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Benton, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Benton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benton, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Benton, KY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Benton, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Benton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Benton, KY

Average UV index in March - Benton, KY
  • 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, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Benton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Benton, KY

Average visibility in March - Benton, KY
  • 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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