El Corcovado Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in El Corcovado, Chubut, Argentina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in El Corcovado varies. It peaks at 309 hours in January and drops to 81 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In El Corcovado, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 27%.

El Corcovado enjoys an average of 2341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

June, El Corcovado’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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