Location & Surroundings
Brighton is a settlement in New York, United States, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Amherst, 3 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 480 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Flying F Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Brighton Village
Overview
Brighton is human settlement in New York, United States of America.
It is located in New York, United States.
Also known as: Brighton, Erie County, New York, Brighton, NY
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in New York
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 59' 28" N, 78° 50' 13" W
- Elevation 178 m (DEM: 178 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,384 p/km²
- Built-up 37.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:51
- Sunrise 07:18
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Brighton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Brighton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 20.8 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
4.9 m/s S (203 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.03 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.7 | 4.9 | 203 | 59 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 8.1 | 229 | 39 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 5.2 | 229 | 72 | 1,005.8 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 31 | 263.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 3.2 | 282 | 90 | 1,006.6 | 4.23 / 4.66 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 3.2 | 263 | 82 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 6.1 | 283 | 39 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 62 | 468.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 2.9 | 277 | 49 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 210.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 2.1 | 290 | 68 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.2 | 2.8 | 282 | 74 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 3.8 | 307 | 40 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 468.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.2 | 2.4 | 204 | 58 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 260.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 2.3 | 159 | 56 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.0 | 2.0 | 145 | 49 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Brighton?
Now 11.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 20.8 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Brighton today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Brighton?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Brighton?
Brighton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Brighton?
Elevation about 178 m. DEM 178 m.
Where is Brighton located?
It is at 42.99117, -78.83698 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Brighton in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)