March weather forecast
Sao Arriba, Cuba

March, the first month of the spring in Sao Arriba, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature registers at a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), subtly different from February's 28.8°C (83.8°F). Nighttime temperatures in Sao Arriba, Cuba, hover around an average low of 20.2°C (68.4°F) in March.

Heat index

For March, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In March, in Sao Arriba, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 261mm (10.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:09 CST. On the last day of March, in Sao Arriba, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:19 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 Sao Arriba, the average sunshine in March is 8.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Sao Arriba. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.