March weather forecast
Brighton, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Brighton, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Brighton's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in February to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). The nighttime temperature, during March, averages of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Brighton, in March, during 12.7 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Brighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.8 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Brighton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Brighton, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:05 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 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Brighton are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Brighton, in March, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Brighton, Maine, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Brighton, in March, during 12.7 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:05 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 many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Brighton are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March in Brighton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Brighton, ME

Average temperature in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Brighton, ME

Average pressure in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Brighton, ME

Average wind speed in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Brighton, ME

Average humidity in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Brighton, ME

Average rainfall in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Brighton, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Brighton, ME

Average snowfall in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Brighton, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 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, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Brighton, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Brighton, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Brighton, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Brighton, ME

Average visibility in March - Brighton, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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