Average Monthly Sunshine in Loriol-sur-Drôme

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Loriol-sur-Drôme varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 325 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 90 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2399 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Loriol-sur-Drôme. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Loriol-sur-Drôme’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Loriol-sur-Drôme enjoys an average of 2399 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Loriol-sur-Drôme’s wettest month, receives 52 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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