San Marcos Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Marcos, Masaya Region, Nicaragua. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in San Marcos varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2773 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San Marcos. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
San Marcos vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Marcos enjoys an average of 2773 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for San Marcos
October, San Marcos’s wettest month, receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Marcos Precipitation page.
