Facatativa 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 Facatativa, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Facatativa, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 156 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of May provide just 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1337 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Facatativa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. May sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Facatativa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Facatativa enjoys an average of 1337 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, 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Facatativa
April, Facatativa’s wettest month, receives 214 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Facatativa Precipitation page.
