Ambérieu-en-Bugey Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ambérieu-en-Bugey, Rhône-Alps, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Ambérieu-en-Bugey varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 285 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2003 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Ambérieu-en-Bugey, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Ambérieu-en-Bugey vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ambérieu-en-Bugey enjoys an average of 2003 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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Ambérieu-en-Bugey
November, Ambérieu-en-Bugey’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month August 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 Ambérieu-en-Bugey Precipitation page.
