Sainte-Barbe Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sainte-Barbe, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Sainte-Barbe varies. It peaks at 211 hours in July and drops to 89 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1895 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Sainte-Barbe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per day.
Sainte-Barbe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sainte-Barbe enjoys an average of 1895 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, 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Sainte-Barbe
November, Sainte-Barbe’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sainte-Barbe Precipitation page.
