Criel-sur-Mer Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Criel-sur-Mer, Upper Normandy, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Criel-sur-Mer varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 218 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1687 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Criel-sur-Mer, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.
Criel-sur-Mer vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Criel-sur-Mer enjoys an average of 1687 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Criel-sur-Mer
December, Criel-sur-Mer’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Criel-sur-Mer Precipitation page.
