Thorold (ON) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Thorold, Ontario, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Thorold, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 307 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.
Thorold vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Thorold enjoys an average of 2211 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Thorold
June, Thorold’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February 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 Thorold Precipitation page.
