March weather forecastColombia, Cuba

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a tropical month in Colombia, Cuba, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and an average high of 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

Stepping into March, Colombia records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), almost consistent with February. Colombia experiences an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) in the month of March.

Heat index

The average heat index in March is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Colombia, Cuba, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 202.5 days and collects up to 785mm (30.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:14 CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:24 CDT.
Note: On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 01:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.