Gelnhausen 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 Gelnhausen, Hessen, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Gelnhausen varies. It peaks at 235 hours in July and drops to 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1670 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gelnhausen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.
Gelnhausen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gelnhausen enjoys an average of 1670 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Gelnhausen
December, Gelnhausen’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gelnhausen Precipitation page.
