San Pedro Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Pedro, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate San Pedro. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in July and darker periods with just 178 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In San Pedro, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.9 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 54%.
San Pedro vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Pedro enjoys an average of 2830 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for San Pedro
December, San Pedro’s wettest month, receives 9.7 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°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 San Pedro Precipitation page.
