Carmelita 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 Carmelita, Puerto Rico. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Carmelita experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 284 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 203 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2966 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.5 hours per day) and November (6.8 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 60%.

Carmelita enjoys an average of 2966 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

September, Carmelita’s wettest month, receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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