Nīca 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 Nīca, Kurzeme, Latvia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Nīca varies. It peaks at 295 hours in June and drops to 28 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1857 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nīca, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 11%.

Nīca vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nīca enjoys an average of 1857 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Nīca

August, Nīca’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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