Lier Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lier, Antwerpen Province, Belgium. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Lier, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 220 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1720 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lier. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Lier vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lier enjoys an average of 1720 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.
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 Lier
July, Lier’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 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 16°C (61°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lier Precipitation page.
Lier Weather by Month
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Lier 3-Day Forecast
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