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 arrival of March is marked by a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). In Benson, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Benson, during March, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.8 days and collects up to 20.47" (520mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.3 snowfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:49 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 5.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Benson, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Benson, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Benson, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Benson, MN
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Benson, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Benson, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Benson, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Benson, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benson, MN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Benson, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Benson, MN
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Benson, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Benson, MN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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