Balmaceda Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Balmaceda, Chile. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Balmaceda varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 310 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2549 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Balmaceda, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

Balmaceda vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Balmaceda enjoys an average of 2549 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Balmaceda

June, Balmaceda’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Balmaceda Precipitation page.