Santa Paola 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 Paola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Paola. Expect long, bright days with 298 hours in July and darker periods with just 67 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2053 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Paola. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 25%.

Santa Paola enjoys an average of 2053 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

November, Santa Paola’s wettest month, receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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