Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule 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 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, Auvergne, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 251 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1872 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule enjoys an average of 1872 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule
May, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March 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 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule Precipitation page.
