Exploring Temperatures around Chesapeake Bay

• On a cool day, where should you go to keep warm?
• On a hot day, where should you go to keep cool?
• Do your answers depend on time of day?

Use this map and graph to explore temperature variations over land and water around Jamestown, Virginia:

• Jamestown data buoy (Water Temperature)
• Jamestown data buoy (Air Temperature)
• Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport (Air Temperature)

The map shows current temperatures, and the graph shows the past 24 hours. Revisit the site to see how things change from day to day. Also you can check out the local weather forecast and then predict what the graphs will look like tomorrow!

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