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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pedra Azul, Brazil. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
While the amount of sunshine in Pedra Azul changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2271 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in November.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 7.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Pedra Azul enjoys an average of 2271 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
November, Pedra Azul’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pedra Azul Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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