On average, Brazil has about 2,500 hours of sunshine per year. However, this number can differ significantly from region to region. For example, the northeastern part of Brazil, which includes cities like Fortaleza and Salvador, receives an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, while the southern part of the country, including cities like Curitiba and Porto Alegre, receives an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.
The amount of sunshine also varies depending on the season. In general, Brazil receives the most sunshine during the summer months (December to February) and the least sunshine during the winter months (June to August).
To provide some specific examples, here is the average number of sunshine hours per day for some major cities in Brazil:
- Rio de Janeiro: 6 hours per day
- São Paulo: 5.5 hours per day
- Brasilia: 6.5 hours per day
- Manaus: 4.5 hours per day
- Salvador: 7 hours per day
These numbers are just averages, and the actual amount of sunshine can vary significantly from day to day and year to year.