Cochrane 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 Cochrane, Aysen, Chile. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Cochrane experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 141 hours of sunshine, while March, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 101 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1510 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (4.7 hours per day) and March (3.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Cochrane vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cochrane enjoys an average of 1510 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Cochrane

June, Cochrane’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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