Average Monthly Sunshine in Shakhty

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Shakhty varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 315 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2036 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shakhty serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Shakhty enjoys an average of 2036 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

May, Shakhty’s wettest month, receives 43 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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