Barranquitas Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barranquitas, Central Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Barranquitas changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2966 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.5 hours per day) and November (6.8 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 60%.

Barranquitas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Barranquitas enjoys an average of 2966 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Barranquitas

September, Barranquitas’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Barranquitas Precipitation page.