Petropawlowsk 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 Petropawlowsk, Russia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Petropawlowsk varies. It peaks at 193 hours in May and drops to 93 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Petropawlowsk. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Petropawlowsk vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Petropawlowsk enjoys an average of 1870 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Petropawlowsk

October, Petropawlowsk’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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