The 10 most alternative cities in South America
Discover South America's top 10 alternative cities! From Valparaíso's vibrant streets to La Paz's high-altitude charm and Medellín's innovative spirit.
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 Capitán Pastene, Araucanía, Chile. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Capitán Pastene. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in January and darker periods with just 76 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2195 hours.
In Capitán Pastene, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 2.5 hours per day.
Capitán Pastene enjoys an average of 2195 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
June, Capitán Pastene’s wettest month, receives 26 mm (1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month January 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 Capitán Pastene Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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The 10 most alternative cities in South America
Discover South America's top 10 alternative cities! From Valparaíso's vibrant streets to La Paz's high-altitude charm and Medellín's innovative spirit.
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