Adama Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Adama, Ethiopia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Adama varies. It peaks at 280 hours in December and drops to 110 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2573 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Adama, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per day.

Adama vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Adama enjoys an average of 2573 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Adama

August, Adama’s wettest month, receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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