Al Shafa Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Al Shafa, Saudi Arabia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Al Shafa changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3387 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in June and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 8.1 hours in February.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. April has the lowest percentage at 72%.

Al Shafa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Al Shafa enjoys an average of 3387 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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 Al Shafa

January, Al Shafa’s wettest month, receives 6.4 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 37°C (99°F).

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