Pontault-Combault 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 Pontault-Combault, Ile de France, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Pontault-Combault varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 224 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 58 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1725 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pontault-Combault. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Pontault-Combault vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pontault-Combault enjoys an average of 1725 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Pontault-Combault
December, Pontault-Combault’s wettest month, receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pontault-Combault Precipitation page.
