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The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lumiar, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Sunshine in Lumiar varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 166 hours, while October, the darkest month, offers only 97 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1675 hours.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lumiar. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.5 hours, October marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Lumiar enjoys an average of 1675 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, 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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
December, Lumiar’s wettest month, receives 260 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lumiar Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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