Amden Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Amden, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Amden experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 170 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 112 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1786 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 5.7 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Amden vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Amden enjoys an average of 1786 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.
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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Amden
June, Amden’s wettest month, receives 249 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Amden Precipitation page.
