Minas de São Domingos 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 Minas de São Domingos, Alentejo, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Minas de São Domingos. Expect long, bright days with 370 hours in July and darker periods with just 148 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2932 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 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 51%.
Minas de São Domingos vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Minas de São Domingos enjoys an average of 2932 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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.
Related Climate Data for Minas de São Domingos
October, Minas de São Domingos’s wettest month, receives 1.7 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Minas de São Domingos Precipitation page.
