Ross River 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 Ross River, Queensland, Australia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Ross River experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 301 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 202 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3044 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between October (10.0 hours per day) and February (6.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Ross River vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ross River enjoys an average of 3044 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in 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 Ross River
February, Ross River’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ross River Precipitation page.
