Average Monthly Sunshine in Karaganda

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 Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Karaganda varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 336 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 100 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2546 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Karaganda, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.

Karaganda’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Karaganda enjoys an average of 2546 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Karaganda’s wettest month, receives 58 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -9°C.

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