Schwelm 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 Schwelm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Schwelm varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 236 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Schwelm. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Schwelm vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Schwelm enjoys an average of 1701 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Schwelm

December, Schwelm’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°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 Schwelm Precipitation page.