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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 Los Antiguos, Santa Cruz, Argentina. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
If you're visiting Los Antiguos, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 310 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2549 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Los Antiguos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Los Antiguos enjoys an average of 2549 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.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
May, Los Antiguos’s wettest month, receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Los Antiguos Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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