Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Santa Fe varies. It peaks at 271 hours in January and drops to 133 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2396 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santa Fe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 44%.

Santa Fe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santa Fe enjoys an average of 2396 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Santa Fe

March, Santa Fe’s wettest month, receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Fe Precipitation page.