Fontarèches Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fontarèches, France. 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 Fontarèches. Expect long, bright days with 342 hours in July and darker periods with just 137 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2695 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Fontarèches serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Fontarèches vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fontarèches enjoys an average of 2695 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Fontarèches
October, Fontarèches’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fontarèches Precipitation page.
