El Contador Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in El Contador, Andalucía, Spain. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in El Contador varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 328 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 157 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2827 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In El Contador, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per day.
El Contador vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
El Contador enjoys an average of 2827 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for El Contador
March, El Contador’s wettest month, receives 6.3 mm (0.2 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 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our El Contador Precipitation page.
