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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 El Alcanfor, Mexico. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
While the amount of sunshine in El Alcanfor changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1867 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in September.
Enjoy up to 7.2 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.
El Alcanfor enjoys an average of 1867 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
September, El Alcanfor’s wettest month, receives 140 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our El Alcanfor Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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