Cártama 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 Cártama, Andalucía, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Cártama, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 348 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2919 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Cártama, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Cártama vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cártama enjoys an average of 2919 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Cártama

December, Cártama’s wettest month, receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°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 Cártama Precipitation page.