Santa Margarita Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santa Margarita, 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 Santa Margarita. Expect long, bright days with 320 hours in July and darker periods with just 151 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2727 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Santa Margarita, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 58%.
Santa Margarita vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Margarita enjoys an average of 2727 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Santa Margarita
November, Santa Margarita’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Margarita Precipitation page.
