Santo Tomé Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santo Tomé, Argentina. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Santo Tomé varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 271 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 133 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2396 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Santo Tomé serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 44%.
Santo Tomé vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santo Tomé enjoys an average of 2396 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Santo Tomé
March, Santo Tomé’s wettest month, receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santo Tomé Precipitation page.
