Lago San Martin 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 Lago San Martin, Santa Cruz, Argentina. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lago San Martin varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 260 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2166 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lago San Martin. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Lago San Martin enjoys an average of 2166 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

April, Lago San Martin’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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