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Average Monthly Sunshine in Merkem

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Sunshine in Merkem varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 232 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1743 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


For those who appreciate different seasons, Merkem serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Merkem’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Merkem enjoys an average of 1743 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Merkem’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Merkem?

Sun   Jan 12
6°C | 0°C
NW 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
3°C | -3°C
SE 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
6°C | -3°C
S 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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