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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 Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Petrolina vary. From a high of 264 hours in August, to a low of 206 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2847 hours.
The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (8.8 hours per day) and June (6.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Petrolina enjoys an average of 2847 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
March, Petrolina’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Petrolina Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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