Average Monthly Sunshine in Yongchuan
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Yongchuan 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 Yongchuan, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 167 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 21 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 959 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Yongchuan. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Yongchuan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Yongchuan enjoys an average of 959 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
June, Yongchuan’s wettest month, receives 169 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 12°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Yongchuan Precipitation page.