Xiaoshan Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Xiaoshan, Zhejiang, China. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Xiaoshan. Expect long, bright days with 212 hours in July and darker periods with just 98 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1718 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Xiaoshan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Xiaoshan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Xiaoshan enjoys an average of 1718 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Xiaoshan

June, Xiaoshan’s wettest month, receives 178 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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