March weather forecast
Brighton, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Brighton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) in February to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). An average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Brighton, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Brighton are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Brighton. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Brighton aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Brighton, Illinois, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Brighton is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Brighton, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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

In Brighton, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Brighton in March?

In Brighton, 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 37°F (2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Brighton?

The average relative humidity in March in Brighton is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Brighton?

In Brighton, Illinois, in March, during 13.2 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Brighton?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Brighton aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Brighton?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Brighton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Brighton, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Brighton?

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 many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Brighton, Illinois, is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Brighton?

In Brighton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Brighton, IL

Average temperature in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Brighton, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Brighton, IL

Average wind speed in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Brighton, IL

Average humidity in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Brighton, IL

Average rainfall in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Brighton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Brighton, IL

Average snowfall in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Brighton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Brighton, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Brighton, IL

Average UV index in March - Brighton, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Brighton, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Brighton, IL

Average visibility in March - Brighton, IL
  • 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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