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

If you're visiting Santa Maria, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 362 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 118 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours.

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

Santa Maria enjoys an average of 2640 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.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Santa Maria’s wettest month, receives 13 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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