Average Monthly Sunshine in Socorro

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Socorro receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Socorro changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2663 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.4 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.9 hours in February.

Socorro’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Socorro enjoys an average of 2663 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

January, Socorro’s wettest month, receives 198 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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