Horcajuelo de la Sierra 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 Horcajuelo de la Sierra, Community of Madrid, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Horcajuelo de la Sierra varies. It peaks at 350 hours in July and drops to 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2712 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Horcajuelo de la Sierra. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

Horcajuelo de la Sierra enjoys an average of 2712 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

April, Horcajuelo de la Sierra’s wettest month, receives 19 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 Horcajuelo de la Sierra Precipitation page.