Lingchuan 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 Lingchuan, China. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Lingchuan, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 204 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1485 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lingchuan. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 14%.
Lingchuan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lingchuan enjoys an average of 1485 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Lingchuan
June, Lingchuan’s wettest month, receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month December 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 Lingchuan Precipitation page.
