Alcains 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 Alcains, Centro Region, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Alcains, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 345 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2427 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Alcains, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.5 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.
Alcains vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Alcains enjoys an average of 2427 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Alcains
October, Alcains’s wettest month, receives 5.9 mm (0.2 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 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Alcains Precipitation page.
Alcains Weather by Month
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