Saint-Riquier 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 Saint-Riquier, Picardy, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Saint-Riquier varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 218 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1687 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Saint-Riquier serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Saint-Riquier vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint-Riquier enjoys an average of 1687 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.

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-Riquier

December, Saint-Riquier’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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