Vernamiège 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 Vernamiège, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Vernamiège varies. It peaks at 270 hours in July and drops to 70 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Vernamiège, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Vernamiège vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Vernamiège enjoys an average of 2171 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, 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Vernamiège
May, Vernamiège’s wettest month, receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vernamiège Precipitation page.
