Happy Bay Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Happy Bay, Saint Martin. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
The sunniest days in Happy Bay occur in August, with around 285 hours of sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Happy Bay still enjoys a comfortable 232 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3023 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The sunniest days in Happy Bay occur in August, with around 9.5 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Happy Bay doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 61%.
Happy Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Happy Bay enjoys an average of 3023 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, 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Happy Bay
October, Happy Bay’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March 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 Happy Bay Precipitation page.
