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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 Valle Grande, Mendoza Province, Argentina. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Seasonal sunshine in Valle Grande varies. It peaks at 323 hours in January and drops to 155 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2845 hours.
In Valle Grande, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 51%.
Valle Grande enjoys an average of 2845 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
October, Valle Grande’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Valle Grande Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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