Schönengrund 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 Schönengrund, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Schönengrund experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 170 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 112 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1786 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 5.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 3.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Schönengrund enjoys an average of 1786 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

June, Schönengrund’s wettest month, receives 228 mm (9 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 Schönengrund Precipitation page.