Orvieto Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Orvieto. Expect long, bright days with 286 hours in July and darker periods with just 92 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2007 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Orvieto. 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%.
Orvieto vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Orvieto enjoys an average of 2007 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, 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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Orvieto
November, Orvieto’s wettest month, receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Orvieto Precipitation page.
