Alcalá la Real 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 Alcalá la Real, Andalucía, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Alcalá la Real. Expect long, bright days with 367 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2892 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Alcalá la Real. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.
Alcalá la Real vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Alcalá la Real enjoys an average of 2892 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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Alcalá la Real
December, Alcalá la Real’s wettest month, receives 3.7 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°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 Alcalá la Real Precipitation page.
