Stoos 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 Stoos, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Stoos, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 168 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 36 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1385 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Stoos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 30%.
Stoos vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Stoos enjoys an average of 1385 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Stoos
August, Stoos’s wettest month, receives 221 mm (8.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Stoos Precipitation page.
