La Plagne Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in La Plagne, Rhône-Alps, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in La Plagne varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 275 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2002 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In La Plagne, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.
La Plagne vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
La Plagne enjoys an average of 2002 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for La Plagne
December, La Plagne’s wettest month, receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -3°C (27°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Plagne Precipitation page.
