Fontaine-Française 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 Fontaine-Française, Burgundy, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Fontaine-Française varies. It peaks at 258 hours in July and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1895 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Fontaine-Française, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 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.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Fontaine-Française vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fontaine-Française enjoys an average of 1895 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
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.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Fontaine-Française
December, Fontaine-Française’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fontaine-Française Precipitation page.
