March weather forecastGuantanamo, Cuba

Weather in March

As the spring season blooms in March, Guantanamo experiences a gentle escalation in temperature. The amount of rainfall significantly jumps to 26mm (1.02") from the 15mm (0.59") of the previous month, indicating the arrival of the wet season in this tropical city. Sunshine duration exhibits an upward trend, peaking at approximately 9.3 hours a day. April will see a shift in weather with more significant changes in terms of temperature, rainfall amounts, and relative humidity. However, March marks the end of the winter crispness and the beginning of tropical weather.

Temperature

As March unfolds in Guantanamo, the average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 28.4°C (83.1°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. In March, Guantanamo encounters an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) during the night.

Heat index

For most parts of March, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If one remains active during constant exposure, it might cause exhaustion and heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout March, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Guantanamo, Cuba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209 days and collects up to 646mm (25.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Guantanamo, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of March in Guantanamo, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:06 CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:15 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 9.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Guantanamo. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.