Potrerillos Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Potrerillos, Mendoza Province, Argentina. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Potrerillos varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 311 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 172 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2874 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Potrerillos. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 56%.

Potrerillos enjoys an average of 2874 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

January, Potrerillos’s wettest month, receives 214 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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