Sainte-Marie (QC) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Sainte-Marie, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 253 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 77 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1916 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Sainte-Marie vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sainte-Marie enjoys an average of 1916 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Sainte-Marie
July, Sainte-Marie’s wettest month, receives 152 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sainte-Marie Precipitation page.
