Somone Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Somone, Senegal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Somone vary. From a high of 291 hours in May, to a low of 219 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3025 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.7 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 7.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 57%.

Somone vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Somone enjoys an average of 3025 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Somone

August, Somone’s wettest month, receives 0.7 mm (0.03 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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