Dominical Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dominical. Expect long, bright days with 270 hours in March and darker periods with just 148 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2412 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Dominical, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per day.
Dominical vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dominical enjoys an average of 2412 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, 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Dominical
November, Dominical’s wettest month, receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dominical Precipitation page.
Dominical Weather by Month
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Dominical 3-Day Forecast
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