Pieterburen 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 Pieterburen, Groningen Province, Netherlands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Pieterburen varies. It peaks at 219 hours in May and drops to 59 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1702 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Pieterburen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 45% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.
Pieterburen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pieterburen enjoys an average of 1702 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Pieterburen
August, Pieterburen’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pieterburen Precipitation page.
