Moerkapelle 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 Moerkapelle, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Moerkapelle varies. It peaks at 228 hours in May and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Moerkapelle, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in May. 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 43% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.
Moerkapelle vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Moerkapelle enjoys an average of 1748 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Moerkapelle
August, Moerkapelle’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°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 Moerkapelle Precipitation page.
