Ancenis 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 Ancenis, Pays de la Loire, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Ancenis varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 228 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1797 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ancenis serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Ancenis vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ancenis enjoys an average of 1797 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Ancenis
December, Ancenis’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ancenis Precipitation page.
