March weather forecast
Benton City, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Benton City, Washington, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) is recorded during March.

Humidity

In Benton City, the average relative humidity in March is 63%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benton City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.1 days and collects up to 6.89" (175mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, September, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Benton City. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Benton City aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Benton City, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.8 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Benton City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Benton City, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:44 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:26 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

In Benton City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Benton City, is 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Benton City, the average relative humidity in March is 63%.

How many days does it rain in March in Benton City?

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Benton City. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Benton City aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:44 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:26 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton City have in March?

In Benton City, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Benton City, WA

Average temperature in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Benton City, WA

Average pressure in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Benton City, WA

Average wind speed in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Benton City, WA

Average humidity in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).

Average rainfall in March
Benton City, WA

Average rainfall in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Benton City, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Benton City, WA

Average snowfall in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Benton City, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benton City, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Benton City, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Benton City, WA

Average UV index in March - Benton City, WA
  • 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Benton City, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Benton City, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Benton City, WA

Average visibility in March - Benton City, WA
  • 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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