Enshi 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 Enshi, Hubei, China. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Enshi. Expect long, bright days with 205 hours in August and darker periods with just 38 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1215 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Enshi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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 12%.
Enshi vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Enshi enjoys an average of 1215 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Enshi
June, Enshi’s wettest month, receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Enshi Precipitation page.
