Location & Surroundings
Playa Roja is a locality in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nueva Gerona, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Havana is about 180 km to the north. The nearest airport is Siguanea Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Playa Rojas
Overview
Playa Roja is DE Strand in Kuba.
It is located in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba.
The elevation is around 7 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Cuba
- Located in Isla de la Juventud
- Type beach (BCH)
- a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
Geography
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Coordinates
21° 38' 0" N, 82° 59' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone America/Havana
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 87 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (CUP)
- Phone Prefix +53
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:57
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 19:37
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Playa Roja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Playa Roja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
3.28 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.9 | 3.7 | 62 | 72 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 3.7 | 64 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 3.7 | 55 | 55 | 1,015.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 48 | 671.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 1.2 | 31 | 64 | 1,014.6 | 0.64 / 0.81 | 5 | 461.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 4.1 | 59 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 2.47 / 3.28 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 3.7 | 82 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 5 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 5.4 | 74 | 55 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 34 | 661.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 2.7 | 128 | 68 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 9 | 479.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.0 | 3.1 | 55 | 79 | 1,014.8 | 2.51 / 2.59 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 4.0 | 66 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 5 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 5.5 | 71 | 56 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 666.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 3.7 | 68 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.41 / 0.44 | 10 | 496.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 3.6 | 62 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.87 / 1.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Playa Roja?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Playa Roja today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Playa Roja?
Local time is 12:57. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Playa Roja?
Playa Roja is a beach.
What is the elevation of Playa Roja?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Playa Roja located?
It is at 21.63333, -82.98333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Playa Roja in?
It is in Cuba.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry