Ranua 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 Ranua, Lapland, Finland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ranua. Expect long, bright days with 272 hours in June and darker periods with just 4 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1556 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ranua, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.1 hours per day.

Ranua vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ranua enjoys an average of 1556 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Ranua

July, Ranua’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 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 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 Ranua Precipitation page.