Barnaul Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barnaul, Altaysky Kray, Russia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Barnaul. Expect long, bright days with 320 hours in July and darker periods with just 64 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2205 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Barnaul, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.

Barnaul vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Barnaul enjoys an average of 2205 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Barnaul

July, Barnaul’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -7°C (19°F).

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