Average Monthly Sunshine in Riihimäki

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Riihimäki receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Riihimäki varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 298 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1840 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Riihimäki. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.

Riihimäki’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Riihimäki enjoys an average of 1840 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, 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Riihimäki’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

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