March weather forecastTampa Bay, FL

March

Weather in March

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature in Tampa Bay, Florida, is 66.7°F (19.3°C).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

In Tampa Bay, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, 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.

Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, the average ocean temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

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, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

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

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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).

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).