Santana do Mato Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santana do Mato, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Santana do Mato varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 352 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2828 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Santana do Mato serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Santana do Mato vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santana do Mato enjoys an average of 2828 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Santana do Mato
October, Santana do Mato’s wettest month, receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santana do Mato Precipitation page.
