Amstetten 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 Amstetten, Lower Austria, Austria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Amstetten varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 239 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1727 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Amstetten serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 18%.

Amstetten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Amstetten enjoys an average of 1727 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Amstetten

June, Amstetten’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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