Näfels 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 Näfels, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Näfels Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 170 hours of sunshine in August and 112 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 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.
Näfels vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Näfels enjoys an average of 1786 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.
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.
Related Climate Data for Näfels
June, Näfels’s wettest month, receives 249 mm (9.8 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 Näfels Precipitation page.
Näfels Weather by Month
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