Santa Bárbara de Nexe Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Algarve, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Santa Bárbara de Nexe varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 361 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3135 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Bárbara de Nexe. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 53%.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Bárbara de Nexe enjoys an average of 3135 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Santa Bárbara de Nexe
December, Santa Bárbara de Nexe’s wettest month, receives 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Bárbara de Nexe Precipitation page.
