Runkel Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Runkel, Hessen, Germany. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Runkel, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 235 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 44 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1670 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Runkel. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 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 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.
Runkel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Runkel enjoys an average of 1670 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Runkel
December, Runkel’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Runkel Precipitation page.