Shifang Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shifang, China. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Shifang varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 155 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1080 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Shifang. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 38% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Shifang vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Shifang enjoys an average of 1080 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Shifang
July, Shifang’s wettest month, receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Shifang Precipitation page.
