March weather forecast
Tampa Bay, FL

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Weather in March

Ocean temperature

In Tampa Bay, Florida, in March, the average water temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C).
Note: Swimming in 66.7°F (19.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

In Tampa Bay, Florida, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Tampa Bay, Florida, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 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.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is the water in March in Tampa Bay?

In Tampa Bay, Florida, in March, the average water temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C). For most, swimming in 66.7°F (19.3°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the average length of the day in March in Tampa Bay?

The average day length in March in Tampa Bay, Florida, is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Tampa Bay?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Tampa Bay, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Tampa Bay?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Tampa Bay, Florida, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

Average sea temperature in March
Tampa Bay, FL

Average sea temperature in March - Tampa Bay, FL
  • Average sea temperature in March: 66.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64°F).

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Average daylight in March
Tampa Bay, FL

Average daylight in March - Tampa Bay, FL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

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Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

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