Zacatecas Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Zacatecas Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 268 hours of sunshine in May and 175 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2668 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (8.9 hours per day) and September (5.8 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 70% of the time during the day in November, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Zacatecas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Zacatecas enjoys an average of 2668 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, 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Zacatecas

July, Zacatecas’s wettest month, receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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