Hohenstein-Ernstthal Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Saxony, Germany. 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 Hohenstein-Ernstthal. Expect long, bright days with 231 hours in July and darker periods with just 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1745 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hohenstein-Ernstthal serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Hohenstein-Ernstthal vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hohenstein-Ernstthal enjoys an average of 1745 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Hohenstein-Ernstthal

July, Hohenstein-Ernstthal’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°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 Hohenstein-Ernstthal Precipitation page.