Firgas Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Firgas, Canary Islands, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Firgas. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in July and darker periods with just 178 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Firgas serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 54%.

Firgas enjoys an average of 2830 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Firgas’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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