Chalais 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 Chalais, Centre, France. 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 Chalais. Expect long, bright days with 269 hours in July and darker periods with just 66 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1988 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Chalais, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.
Chalais vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Chalais enjoys an average of 1988 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, 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Chalais
December, Chalais’s wettest month, receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Chalais Precipitation page.
