Bernalillo (NM) 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 Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bernalillo experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, sees up to 359 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 223 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3411 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 12.0 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 7.4 hours in December.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 73%.

Bernalillo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bernalillo enjoys an average of 3411 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Bernalillo

July, Bernalillo’s wettest month, receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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