Average Monthly Sunshine in Umm Al Quwain

Average Monthly Sunshine in Umm Al Quwain

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 Umm Al Quwain, Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Umm Al Quwain vary. From a high of 345 hours in June, to a low of 230 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3493 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.5 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 7.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Umm Al Quwain’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Umm Al Quwain enjoys an average of 3493 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

Other climate information

January, Umm Al Quwain’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 38°C.

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