Miraflores de la Sierra 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 Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Miraflores de la Sierra varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 350 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2712 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Miraflores de la Sierra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Miraflores de la Sierra enjoys an average of 2712 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

April, Miraflores de la Sierra’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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