March weather forecast
Nueva Gerona, Cuba

Moving into March, Nueva Gerona witnesses incremental increases in temperature, daylight hours, and UV index. Temperatures vary from 20°C (68°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), creating warmer conditions as the city transitions into spring. Despite the increase in temperatures, rainfall dips to 39mm (1.54"), marking March as one of the drier months. Sea temperatures, UV index, and daylight hours also increase, underlining the arrival of March as the beginning of the warmer part of the year.

Temperature

Nueva Gerona starts March with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), a minor shift from February's 27°C (80.6°F). In March, the average low-temperature records at a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

In Nueva Gerona, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119 rainfall days, and 1426mm (56.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In any water activity, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are viewed as magnificent and exceptionally pleasant for prolonged enjoyment.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:35 CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:46 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 8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Nueva Gerona is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 11 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt every precaution of necessity, unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns instantly. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Even if it's cloudy, generously apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with no less than a 30 sun protection factor after each swim or outdoor exercise. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.