Walenstadt 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 Walenstadt, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Walenstadt Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 170 hours of sunshine in August and 112 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1786 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 5.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 3.7 hours in December.
Walenstadt vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Walenstadt 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.
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 Walenstadt
June, Walenstadt’s wettest month, receives 253 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month January 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 Walenstadt Precipitation page.
