Herscheid 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 Herscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Herscheid, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 236 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Herscheid, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.
Herscheid vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Herscheid enjoys an average of 1701 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Herscheid
December, Herscheid’s wettest month, receives 113 mm (4.4 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 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Herscheid Precipitation page.
