Average Monthly Sunshine in Semipalatinsk

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Semipalatinsk, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 342 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 94 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2567 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Semipalatinsk. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Semipalatinsk enjoys an average of 2567 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, 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Semipalatinsk’s wettest month, receives 49 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -10°C.

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