Nantua Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nantua, Rhône-Alps, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Nantua, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1883 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nantua. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Nantua vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Nantua enjoys an average of 1883 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Nantua
December, Nantua’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Nantua Precipitation page.
