Average Monthly Sunshine in Lagoa das Furnas

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lagoa das Furnas receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lagoa das Furnas. Expect long, bright days with 215 hours in August and darker periods with just 94 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1753 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lagoa das Furnas, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per day.

Lagoa das Furnas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lagoa das Furnas enjoys an average of 1753 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

December, Lagoa das Furnas’s wettest month, receives 45 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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