March weather forecastBrookhaven, NY
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Brookhaven, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.3°F (2.4°C) and max 43.3°F (6.3°C).Temperature
March's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) from February's 39.6°F (4.2°C). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Brookhaven during the nights of March, averaging a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Brookhaven, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brookhaven, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Brookhaven, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Brookhaven, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 13.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Brookhaven, NY
- 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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Brookhaven, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Brookhaven, NY
- 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).
