Margraten 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 Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Margraten varies. It peaks at 211 hours in July and drops to 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1702 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Margraten, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Margraten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Margraten enjoys an average of 1702 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Margraten
December, Margraten’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Margraten Precipitation page.
