Shangwu Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shangwu, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Shangwu varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 241 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1961 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Shangwu. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 34%.

Shangwu enjoys an average of 1961 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

June, Shangwu’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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