Satillieu Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Satillieu, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Satillieu varies. It peaks at 277 hours in July and drops to 74 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2028 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Satillieu. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Satillieu enjoys an average of 2028 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

October, Satillieu’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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