Eichberg 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 Eichberg, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland. 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 Eichberg. Expect long, bright days with 229 hours in July and darker periods with just 48 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1632 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Eichberg. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Eichberg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Eichberg enjoys an average of 1632 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.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Eichberg
June, Eichberg’s wettest month, receives 194 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Eichberg Precipitation page.
