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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 San Fernando, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate San Fernando. Expect long, bright days with 285 hours in January and darker periods with just 132 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2526 hours.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San Fernando. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
San Fernando enjoys an average of 2526 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
October, San Fernando’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Fernando Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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