Calera Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Calera, Canary Islands, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Calera varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 253 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2328 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Calera, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

Calera vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Calera enjoys an average of 2328 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, 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Calera

December, Calera’s wettest month, receives 4.5 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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