Riefensberg Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Riefensberg, Vorarlberg, Austria. 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 Riefensberg. Expect long, bright days with 225 hours in July and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1634 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Riefensberg. 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 1.5 hours of sunlight 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. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Riefensberg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Riefensberg enjoys an average of 1634 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Riefensberg
June, Riefensberg’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Riefensberg Precipitation page.
