March weather forecast
Benwood, WV

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Benwood, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

In Benwood, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) throughout March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Benwood, in March, during 13.9 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Benwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.3 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Benwood, during March, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Benwood, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Benwood in March?

Benwood in March has an average high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Benwood, during March, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Benwood, during March, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

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?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Benwood, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:46 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 many hours of sunshine does Benwood have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Benwood, WV

Average temperature in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Benwood, WV

Average pressure in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Benwood, WV

Average wind speed in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Benwood, WV

Average humidity in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benwood, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Benwood, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Benwood, WV

Average UV index in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Benwood, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Benwood, WV

Average visibility in March - Benwood, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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