Oudkarspel Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oudkarspel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Oudkarspel varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 224 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1583 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Oudkarspel. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 46% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Oudkarspel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Oudkarspel enjoys an average of 1583 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Oudkarspel
October, Oudkarspel’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Oudkarspel Precipitation page.