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

January, February and December are known as Nueva Gerona's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F).

Rainfall

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

Sea temperature

In Nueva Gerona, Cuba, in December, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed perfect and extremely pleasing for enduring enjoyment.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.