Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Maria

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santa Maria receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Santa Maria vary. From a high of 217 hours in April, to a low of 149 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2193 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 7.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Santa Maria’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Maria enjoys an average of 2193 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

September, Santa Maria’s wettest month, receives 36 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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