Wolphaartsdijk Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wolphaartsdijk, Zeeland, Netherlands. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Wolphaartsdijk varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 236 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1910 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Wolphaartsdijk. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Wolphaartsdijk vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Wolphaartsdijk enjoys an average of 1910 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
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 Wolphaartsdijk
December, Wolphaartsdijk’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Wolphaartsdijk Precipitation page.
