Copiapó Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Copiapó, Atacama, Chile. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Copiapó vary. From a high of 295 hours in January, to a low of 192 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2925 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.8 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Copiapó vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Copiapó enjoys an average of 2925 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Copiapó

May, Copiapó’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January 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 Copiapó Precipitation page.