Richibucto (NB) Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Richibucto, New Brunswick, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Richibucto. Expect long, bright days with 256 hours in July and darker periods with just 95 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1998 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Richibucto, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 33%.
Richibucto vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Richibucto enjoys an average of 1998 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Richibucto
December, Richibucto’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C (34°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Richibucto Precipitation page.
