Shanmenkou Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shanmenkou, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Shanmenkou varies. It peaks at 181 hours in July and drops to 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1541 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shanmenkou serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 31%.

Shanmenkou enjoys an average of 1541 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

July, Shanmenkou’s wettest month, receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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