Punta Alta 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 Punta Alta, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Punta Alta varies. It peaks at 301 hours in January and drops to 110 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2322 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Punta Alta, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 36%.
Punta Alta vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Punta Alta enjoys an average of 2322 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Punta Alta
February, Punta Alta’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Punta Alta Precipitation page.
