Yinchuan Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Yinchuan changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2917 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.7 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 6.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in November, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 64%.

Yinchuan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Yinchuan enjoys an average of 2917 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Yinchuan

July, Yinchuan’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 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 4°C (39°F).

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