Chongzhou Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chongzhou, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Chongzhou, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 155 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1080 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Chongzhou. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 38% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Chongzhou enjoys an average of 1080 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

August, Chongzhou’s wettest month, receives 212 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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