March weather forecast
Bronx County, NY

Transition is in the air when March arrives in Bronx County, New York, indicating the onset of spring. The sea temperature experiences a noticeable increase, offering a reprieve from winter's icy clutch at 46°F (7.8°C). The weather is capricious at this stage: cold, brisk air from winter often mingles with the warmer, softer breezes of spring. Longer, brighter days become more frequent, signaling the end of short, wintertime daylight hours. March signifies the slow, steady retreat of winter and the blossoming of spring.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).
Note: In swimming situations, this is a grave threat to life. The intense coldness of the water triggers extreme discomfort and rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is required to mitigate thermal damage.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Bronx County, New York, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 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.