Santa Maria Maggiore 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 Maria Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Santa Maria Maggiore, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 113 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2234 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Santa Maria Maggiore vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Maria Maggiore enjoys an average of 2234 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Santa Maria Maggiore
September, Santa Maria Maggiore’s wettest month, receives 196 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Maria Maggiore Precipitation page.
