Saariselka Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saariselka, Lapland, Finland. 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 Saariselka. Expect long, bright days with 183 hours in June and darker periods with just 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1090 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Saariselka, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 19%.
Saariselka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saariselka enjoys an average of 1090 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Saariselka
July, Saariselka’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saariselka Precipitation page.
