Longueira Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Longueira, Alentejo, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Longueira, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 371 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2956 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Longueira vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Longueira enjoys an average of 2956 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, 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Longueira

December, Longueira’s wettest month, receives 4.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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