Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Santa Rosa varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 311 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 129 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2535 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Santa Rosa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 70% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Santa Rosa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Rosa enjoys an average of 2535 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Santa Rosa
February, Santa Rosa’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Rosa Precipitation page.
