Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Maria Island

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santa Maria Island receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Maria Island. Expect long, bright days with 263 hours in July and darker periods with just 106 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2259 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santa Maria Island, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Santa Maria Island’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Maria Island enjoys an average of 2259 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Santa Maria Island’s wettest month, receives 34 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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