Kongthong Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kongthong, Meghalaya, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kongthong, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 237 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2110 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kongthong. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Kongthong vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kongthong enjoys an average of 2110 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Kongthong

July, Kongthong’s wettest month, receives 330 mm (13 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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