Neufchâteau 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 Neufchâteau, Lorraine, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Neufchâteau varies. It peaks at 231 hours in July and drops to 46 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1684 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Neufchâteau. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Neufchâteau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Neufchâteau enjoys an average of 1684 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Neufchâteau
December, Neufchâteau’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Neufchâteau Precipitation page.
