Petrich 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 Petrich, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Petrich varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 368 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 103 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2744 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Petrich serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 37%.
Petrich vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Petrich enjoys an average of 2744 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Petrich
December, Petrich’s wettest month, receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month August 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 Petrich Precipitation page.
