Eumseong 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 Eumseong, South Korea. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Eumseong vary. From a high of 224 hours in May, to a low of 154 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2210 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.5 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 34%.

Eumseong enjoys an average of 2210 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

July, Eumseong’s wettest month, receives 227 mm (8.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°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 Eumseong Precipitation page.