Monte Amiata 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 Monte Amiata, Tuscany, Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Monte Amiata varies. It peaks at 350 hours in July and drops to 100 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2476 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Monte Amiata. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monte Amiata vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Monte Amiata enjoys an average of 2476 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Monte Amiata

November, Monte Amiata’s wettest month, receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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