Châtel 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 Châtel, Rhône-Alps, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Châtel varies. It peaks at 257 hours in July and drops to 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1947 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Châtel serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Châtel enjoys an average of 1947 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

June, Châtel’s wettest month, receives 199 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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