Average Monthly Sunshine in Xiangtan County

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Xiangtan County receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Xiangtan County, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 240 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1549 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Xiangtan County. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Xiangtan County’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Xiangtan County enjoys an average of 1549 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Xiangtan County’s wettest month, receives 178 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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