Average Monthly Sunshine in Lons-le-Saunier

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lons-le-Saunier receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Lons-le-Saunier varies. It peaks at 267 hours in July and drops to 47 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1850 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lons-le-Saunier, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours.

Lons-le-Saunier’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lons-le-Saunier enjoys an average of 1850 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Lons-le-Saunier’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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