Ross Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ross, Tasmania, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ross. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in January and darker periods with just 136 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2601 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ross. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Ross vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ross enjoys an average of 2601 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

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.

Related Climate Data for Ross

November, Ross’s wettest month, receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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