Fontaine-sur-Somme 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 Fontaine-sur-Somme, Picardy, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Fontaine-sur-Somme varies. It peaks at 218 hours in July and drops to 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1687 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Fontaine-sur-Somme, 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.
Fontaine-sur-Somme vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fontaine-sur-Somme enjoys an average of 1687 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, 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Fontaine-sur-Somme
December, Fontaine-sur-Somme’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fontaine-sur-Somme Precipitation page.
