Sornico 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 Sornico, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sornico, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 113 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2234 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sornico serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Sornico enjoys an average of 2234 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

August, Sornico’s wettest month, receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).

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