Average Monthly Sunshine in Horcón

Average Monthly Sunshine in Horcón

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 Horcón, Valparaíso Region, Chile. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Horcón. Expect long, bright days with 280 hours in January and darker periods with just 80 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2129 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Horcón. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Horcón’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Horcón enjoys an average of 2129 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Horcón’s wettest month, receives 0.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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