Gongju Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gongju, South Korea. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Gongju vary. From a high of 225 hours in May, to a low of 142 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2150 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.5 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.7 hours in July.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 31%.

Gongju vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gongju enjoys an average of 2150 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Gongju

July, Gongju’s wettest month, receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gongju Precipitation page.