Barrancabermeja Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barrancabermeja, Santander, Colombia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Barrancabermeja changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2172 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in April.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.4 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.8 hours in April.
Barrancabermeja vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Barrancabermeja enjoys an average of 2172 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Barrancabermeja
October, Barrancabermeja’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Barrancabermeja Precipitation page.
Barrancabermeja Weather by Month
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