Arucas 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 Arucas, Canary Islands, Spain. 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 Arucas. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in July and darker periods with just 178 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Arucas serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 54%.
Arucas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Arucas enjoys an average of 2830 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Arucas
December, Arucas’s wettest month, receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Arucas Precipitation page.
