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 low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is observed in Brighton, Iowa, during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Brighton, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Brighton, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Brighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Brighton?

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

What is the average humidity in March in Brighton?

The average relative humidity in March in Brighton is 75%.

How much does it rain in Brighton in March?

In Brighton, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Brighton in March?

In Brighton, Iowa, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Brighton?

In March, on the first day of the month, 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 in Brighton?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Brighton, 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Brighton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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