December weather forecast
Nueva Gerona, Cuba

December in Nueva Gerona continues the trend of cooling weather, although temperatures remain delightfully mild, ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). Rainfall further declines to 38mm (1.5"), making it the driest month of the year. As the year ends, sea temperatures, daylight hours, and the UV index all decrease, characterizing December as a relatively cooler, drier month. Despite these changes, the balmy sea temperature still invites water enthusiasts for a pleasant swim.

Temperature

Nueva Gerona's temperatures tend to hit their minimum during January, February and December, with an average high-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F).

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Nueva Gerona is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Nueva Gerona, the average seawater temperature in December is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: Engaging in swimming, diving, or other water activities is highly enjoyable in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), without any unpleasant sensations for prolonged durations.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Nueva Gerona, with an average of 10h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:59 CST.

Sunshine

January, February, June, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nueva Gerona.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in December leads to these recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Attention! The combination of sand and water reflections enhances UV ray intensity.