March weather forecast
Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point, MD

As March arrives in Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point, the icy grip of winter loosens, and the weather begins to transition to spring. While the sea temperature increases slightly to an average of 47.2°F (8.4°C), the city remains chilly. Despite the lingering chill, the increasing daylight hours signal the onset of warmer days. As winter eases up, the city gears up for spring events and activities.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature in Chesapeake Ranch Estates-Drum Point is 47.1°F (8.4°C).
Note: Diving into 47.1°F (8.4°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:28 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.