Braunwald 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 Braunwald, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Braunwald varies. It peaks at 196 hours in July and drops to 72 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1582 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Braunwald, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Braunwald vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Braunwald enjoys an average of 1582 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.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Braunwald

August, Braunwald’s wettest month, receives 252 mm (9.9 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 -1°C (30°F).

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