Las Salinas Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Las Salinas, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
The sunniest days in Las Salinas occur in July, with around 291 hours of sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Las Salinas still enjoys a comfortable 245 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3220 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Despite minor fluctuations, Las Salinas enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In July, you can expect approximately 9.7 hours of daily sunshine, while even in September, Las Salinas still receives about 8.2 hours.
Las Salinas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Las Salinas enjoys an average of 3220 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Las Salinas
October, Las Salinas’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Las Salinas Precipitation page.
