March weather forecast
Bensley, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Bensley, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight rise in Bensley's average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in February to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). March witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Bensley, Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Bensley, Virginia, in March, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bensley, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bensley, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Bensley, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Bensley, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bensley have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Bensley, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Bensley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Bensley, VA

Average temperature in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Bensley, VA

Average pressure in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bensley, VA

Average wind speed in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bensley, VA

Average humidity in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Bensley, VA

Average rainfall in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Bensley, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bensley, VA

Average snowfall in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bensley, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Bensley, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bensley, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Bensley, VA

Average UV index in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bensley, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Bensley, VA

Average visibility in March - Bensley, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).

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