Lons-le-Saunier 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 Lons-le-Saunier, Franche-Comté, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Lons-le-Saunier varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1883 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lons-le-Saunier. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Lons-le-Saunier vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lons-le-Saunier enjoys an average of 1883 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.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Lons-le-Saunier
December, Lons-le-Saunier’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
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.
