Nort-sur-Erdre Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nort-sur-Erdre, Pays de la Loire, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nort-sur-Erdre varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 228 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1797 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nort-sur-Erdre. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Nort-sur-Erdre enjoys an average of 1797 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, 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.

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.

December, Nort-sur-Erdre’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°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 Nort-sur-Erdre Precipitation page.