Melay Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Melay, Champagne - Ardenne, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Melay. Expect long, bright days with 260 hours in July and darker periods with just 63 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1885 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Melay. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 23%.

Melay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Melay enjoys an average of 1885 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Melay

December, Melay’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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