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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 Vaqueros, Salta Province, Argentina. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
While the amount of sunshine in Vaqueros changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2185 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in March.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. March, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 29%.
Vaqueros enjoys an average of 2185 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
February, Vaqueros’s wettest month, receives 334 mm (13 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 17°C (63°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vaqueros Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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