Kerkrade Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Kerkrade, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1702 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kerkrade. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Kerkrade vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Kerkrade enjoys an average of 1702 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Kerkrade
December, Kerkrade’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kerkrade Precipitation page.
