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.
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.