Tampico 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 Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tampico. Expect long, bright days with 239 hours in August and darker periods with just 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2267 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tampico, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Tampico vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tampico enjoys an average of 2267 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Tampico

September, Tampico’s wettest month, receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month March 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 Tampico Precipitation page.