Meerssen Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Meerssen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 211 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1702 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Meerssen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.
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%.
Meerssen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Meerssen enjoys an average of 1702 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.
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 Meerssen
December, Meerssen’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 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 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 Meerssen Precipitation page.
