Piazzogna 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 Piazzogna, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Piazzogna varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 266 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2233 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Piazzogna. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Piazzogna enjoys an average of 2233 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, 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.

October, Piazzogna’s wettest month, receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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