Belmont-sur-Lausanne Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Belmont-sur-Lausanne. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in July and darker periods with just 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1947 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Belmont-sur-Lausanne. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight 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. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Belmont-sur-Lausanne vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Belmont-sur-Lausanne enjoys an average of 1947 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, 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Belmont-sur-Lausanne
December, Belmont-sur-Lausanne’s wettest month, receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Belmont-sur-Lausanne Precipitation page.
