El Espinar Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in El Espinar, Castile and Leon, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting El Espinar, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 350 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2712 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, El Espinar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 49%.
El Espinar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
El Espinar enjoys an average of 2712 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for El Espinar
April, El Espinar’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 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 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our El Espinar Precipitation page.
