Miranda del Castañar Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Miranda del Castañar, Castile and Leon, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Miranda del Castañar varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 370 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 118 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2787 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Miranda del Castañar. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Miranda del Castañar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Miranda del Castañar enjoys an average of 2787 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Miranda del Castañar

October, Miranda del Castañar’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Miranda del Castañar Precipitation page.