Almonte (ON) 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 Almonte, Ontario, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Almonte varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 280 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2087 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Almonte, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 29%.
Almonte vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Almonte enjoys an average of 2087 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, 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Almonte
June, Almonte’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Almonte Precipitation page.
