Sulmona 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 Sulmona, Abruzzo, Italy. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sulmona. Expect long, bright days with 304 hours in July and darker periods with just 90 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2226 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sulmona, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Sulmona enjoys an average of 2226 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

November, Sulmona’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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