Average Monthly Sunshine in Affoltern

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Affoltern receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Affoltern varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 230 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1705 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Affoltern. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Affoltern’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Affoltern enjoys an average of 1705 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Affoltern’s wettest month, receives 153 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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