Sestroretsk Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sestroretsk, Leningrad Region, Russia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sestroretsk varies. It peaks at 276 hours in June and drops to 12 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1629 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sestroretsk. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Sestroretsk vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sestroretsk enjoys an average of 1629 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, 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Sestroretsk

August, Sestroretsk’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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