Almen 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 Almen, Gelderland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Almen, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 189 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 33 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1373 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Almen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.

Almen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Almen enjoys an average of 1373 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Almen

July, Almen’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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