Santa Sofia 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 Sofia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Sofia. 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 Sofia. 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 Sofia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Sofia enjoys an average of 2053 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, 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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Santa Sofia
November, Santa Sofia’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Sofia Precipitation page.
