Cañaveral Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cañaveral, Extremadura, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Cañaveral varies. It peaks at 363 hours in July and drops to 131 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2795 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cañaveral. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Cañaveral vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cañaveral enjoys an average of 2795 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.

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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Cañaveral

October, Cañaveral’s wettest month, receives 5.2 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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