March weather forecast
Brighton, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Brighton, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Brighton in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). Throughout March, Brighton registers a consistent average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Brighton, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Brighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.2 days and collects up to 27.87" (708mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Brighton. In Brighton, New York, in March, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Brighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 24.53" (623mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Brighton, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In Brighton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Brighton during March?

In Brighton, 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Brighton, during March, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Brighton, during March, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:35 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Brighton, NY

Average temperature in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in March
Brighton, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Brighton, NY

Average wind speed in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Brighton, NY

Average humidity in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July, August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Brighton, NY

Average rainfall in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Brighton, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Brighton, NY

Average snowfall in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Brighton, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Brighton, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Brighton, NY

Average UV index in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Brighton, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Brighton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Brighton, NY

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

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

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