Yiling 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 Yiling, China. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Yiling varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 204 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1586 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Yiling, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 24%.

Yiling enjoys an average of 1586 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Yiling’s wettest month, receives 296 mm (12 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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