The 10 most alternative cities in South America
Discover South America's top 10 alternative cities! From Valparaíso's vibrant streets to La Paz's high-altitude charm and Medellín's innovative spirit.
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 Tabo, Valparaíso Region, Chile. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Sunshine in El Tabo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 280 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 80 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2129 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, El Tabo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.
El Tabo enjoys an average of 2129 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
June, El Tabo’s wettest month, receives 1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month January 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 Tabo Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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The 10 most alternative cities in South America
Discover South America's top 10 alternative cities! From Valparaíso's vibrant streets to La Paz's high-altitude charm and Medellín's innovative spirit.
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