Cresta 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 Cresta, Grisons, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Cresta, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 200 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 102 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1783 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Cresta vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cresta enjoys an average of 1783 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, 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Cresta
June, Cresta’s wettest month, receives 141 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cresta Precipitation page.
