Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, Centre, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 241 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1845 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine enjoys an average of 1845 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine
December, Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine Precipitation page.
