Schmitten 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 Schmitten, Hessen, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Schmitten. Expect long, bright days with 235 hours in July and darker periods with just 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1670 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Schmitten, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.
Schmitten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Schmitten enjoys an average of 1670 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.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Schmitten
July, Schmitten’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Schmitten Precipitation page.
