March weather forecast
Benthill, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Benthill, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in February to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benthill are January through April, November and December. In Benthill, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Benthill, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Benthill, sunrise is at 6:54 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

In Benthill, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

During March, Benthill experiences an average high-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and a low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Benthill?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Benthill, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Benthill, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 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 Benthill, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Benthill, VA

Average temperature in March - Benthill, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.3°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 (28.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Benthill, VA

Average pressure in March - Benthill, 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
Benthill, VA

Average wind speed in March - Benthill, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Benthill, VA

Average humidity in March - Benthill, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Benthill, VA

Average rainfall in March - Benthill, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Benthill, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Benthill, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Benthill, VA

Average snowfall in March - Benthill, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Benthill, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Benthill, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Benthill, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Benthill, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Benthill, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Benthill, VA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Benthill, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Benthill, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Benthill, VA

Average visibility in March - Benthill, 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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