Average Monthly Sunshine in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy varies. It peaks at 193 hours in May and drops to 93 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per day.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy enjoys an average of 1870 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.

Other climate information

October, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy’s wettest month, receives 104 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Precipitation page.