La Paz 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 La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in La Paz varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 279 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2469 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in La Paz. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
La Paz vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
La Paz enjoys an average of 2469 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
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.
Related Climate Data for La Paz
January, La Paz’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Paz Precipitation page.
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