Pralognan-la-Vanoise Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Rhône-Alps, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Pralognan-la-Vanoise varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 275 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2002 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pralognan-la-Vanoise. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Pralognan-la-Vanoise vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pralognan-la-Vanoise enjoys an average of 2002 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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 Pralognan-la-Vanoise

December, Pralognan-la-Vanoise’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -4°C (25°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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