Unterwasser Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Unterwasser, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Unterwasser changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1786 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (5.7 hours per day) and December (3.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Unterwasser vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Unterwasser enjoys an average of 1786 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Unterwasser

June, Unterwasser’s wettest month, receives 250 mm (9.8 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 2°C (36°F).

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