Norcia Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Norcia, Umbria, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Norcia varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 286 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 92 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2007 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Norcia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 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. November has the lowest percentage at 31%.
Norcia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Norcia enjoys an average of 2007 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Norcia
April, Norcia’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Norcia Precipitation page.
