Santa Maria Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Santa Maria, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 261 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 108 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2261 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Maria. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 30%.
Santa Maria vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Maria enjoys an average of 2261 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Santa Maria
December, Santa Maria’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Maria Precipitation page.
