Schmerikon 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 Schmerikon, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Schmerikon Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 170 hours of sunshine in August and 112 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1786 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (5.7 hours per day) and December (3.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Schmerikon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Schmerikon enjoys an average of 1786 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Schmerikon

June, Schmerikon’s wettest month, receives 203 mm (8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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