Santamaria Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Santamaria, Costa Rica. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Santamaria, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 285 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2440 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Santamaria vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santamaria enjoys an average of 2440 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Santamaria

September, Santamaria’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February 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 Santamaria Precipitation page.