Isola del Gran Sasso dʼItalia 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 Isola del Gran Sasso dʼItalia, Abruzzo, Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Isola del Gran Sasso dʼItalia varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 304 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 90 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2226 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Isola del Gran Sasso dʼItalia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Isola del Gran Sasso dʼItalia enjoys an average of 2226 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

April, Isola del Gran Sasso dʼItalia’s wettest month, receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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