Santa Marta de Ortigueira 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 Marta de Ortigueira, Galicia, Spain. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Santa Marta de Ortigueira varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 262 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 80 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2077 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Marta de Ortigueira. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Santa Marta de Ortigueira vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santa Marta de Ortigueira enjoys an average of 2077 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.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Santa Marta de Ortigueira

November, Santa Marta de Ortigueira’s wettest month, receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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