Salaberry de Valleyfield (QC) 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 Salaberry de Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Salaberry de Valleyfield varies. It peaks at 272 hours in July and drops to 80 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2042 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Salaberry de Valleyfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 29%.
Salaberry de Valleyfield vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Salaberry de Valleyfield enjoys an average of 2042 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Salaberry de Valleyfield
October, Salaberry de Valleyfield’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Salaberry de Valleyfield Precipitation page.
