March weather forecast
Brighton, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Brighton, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

March comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Brighton records an average temperature drop to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Brighton, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Brighton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Brighton?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Brighton, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Brighton, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Brighton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Brighton, IA

Average temperature in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Brighton, IA

Average pressure in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Brighton, IA

Average wind speed in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Brighton, IA

Average humidity in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Brighton, IA

Average rainfall in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Brighton, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Brighton, IA

Average snowfall in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Brighton, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Brighton, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Brighton, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Brighton, IA

Average UV index in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Brighton, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Brighton, IA

Average visibility in March - Brighton, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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