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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 Cala Tarida, Balearic Islands, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Seasonal sunshine in Cala Tarida varies. It peaks at 340 hours in July and drops to 152 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2763 hours.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cala Tarida. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Cala Tarida enjoys an average of 2763 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
November, Cala Tarida’s wettest month, receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cala Tarida Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cala Tarida - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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