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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 Piracaia, Brazil. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Piracaia vary. From a high of 187 hours in July, to a low of 150 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1998 hours.
Enjoy up to 6.2 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Piracaia enjoys an average of 1998 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
January, Piracaia’s wettest month, receives 244 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Piracaia Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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