Las Compuertas 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 Las Compuertas, Mendoza Province, Argentina. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Las Compuertas varies. It peaks at 311 hours in January and drops to 172 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2874 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Las Compuertas, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 56%.

Las Compuertas enjoys an average of 2874 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

January, Las Compuertas’s wettest month, receives 168 mm (6.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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