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Average Monthly Sunshine in Schwelm

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Schwelm receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Seasonal sunshine in Schwelm varies. It peaks at 236 hours in May and drops to 40 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1703 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


In Schwelm, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.

Schwelm’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Schwelm enjoys an average of 1703 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Schwelm’s wettest month, receives 111 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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.


Forecast: is it sunny in Schwelm?

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 3°C
S 3 m/s
0.8 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 7°C
E 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
7°C | 4°C
SE 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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