Ackersand 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 Ackersand, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Ackersand varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 202 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1685 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ackersand. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.
Ackersand vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ackersand enjoys an average of 1685 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Ackersand
May, Ackersand’s wettest month, receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ackersand Precipitation page.
