Weather in March
Transitioning towards the spring, March brings a perceivable change in Chincoteague Island’s weather. The sea temperature experiences a moderate hike up to 49.4°F (9.7°C) in this month, indicating that the coldest days are now behind. March also brings a significant increase in daylight hours, a sweet promise of longer days and shorter nights. The blossoming flora and the chirping fauna are indicative of the island gearing up for warmer days. In the weather narrative, March can be seen as a month of metamorphosis, preparing the inhabitants for a seasonal shift.
Note: Engaging in a swim in 43.3°F (6.3°C) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 50°F (10°C) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:23 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.
[Resources]Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).Note: Engaging in a swim in 43.3°F (6.3°C) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 50°F (10°C) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Chincoteague Island is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:23 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ocean temperature in March in Chincoteague Island?
In March, the average ocean temperature in Chincoteague Island is 43.3°F (6.3°C). Swimming in 43.3°F (6.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the average length of the day in March in Chincoteague Island?
The average day length in March in Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is 11h and 59min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Chincoteague Island?
On the first day of March in Chincoteague Island, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Chincoteague Island?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chincoteague Island, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.
Average sea temperature in March
Chincoteague Island, VA
- Average sea temperature in March: 43.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (41.3°F).
Average daylight in March
Chincoteague Island, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
Chincoteague Island, Virginia, USA
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