Murg Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Murg, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Murg vary. From a high of 170 hours in August, to a low of 112 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1786 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (5.7 hours per day) and December (3.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Murg enjoys an average of 1786 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

June, Murg’s wettest month, receives 262 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).

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