March weather forecastPuerto Padre, Cuba

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Puerto Padre, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28°C (82.4°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F), maintaining a close comparison with February's 27.7°C (81.9°F). The average temperature in Puerto Padre, Cuba, during March nights dips to an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

During March, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Puerto Padre is March, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Puerto Padre is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:11 CST. On the last day of March, in Puerto Padre, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 19:21 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 in Puerto Padre is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Puerto Padre, 28°C (82.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 21.8°C (71.2°F) is the average low-temperature during March. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

In Puerto Padre, Cuba, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

The month with the least rainfall in Puerto Padre, Cuba, is March, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.

In Puerto Padre, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Puerto Padre, the average day length in March is 12h and 2min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:11 CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 19:21 CDT.

On Sunday, 10. March 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends on Sunday, 03. November 2024, at 01:00.

In Puerto Padre, Cuba, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.5h.

March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Puerto Padre.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average high temperature in March: 28°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average wind speed in March: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average rainfall in March: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (19mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.6 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average cloud cover in March: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Puerto Padre, Cuba

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).