Zarqa 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 Zarqa, Zarqa Governorate, Jordan. 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 Zarqa. Expect long, bright days with 388 hours in July and darker periods with just 180 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3291 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Zarqa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 96% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 65%.

Zarqa enjoys an average of 3291 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.

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.

February, Zarqa’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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