Žiar nad Hronom Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Žiar nad Hronom, Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Žiar nad Hronom. Expect long, bright days with 234 hours in July and darker periods with just 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1649 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Žiar nad Hronom, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Žiar nad Hronom vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Žiar nad Hronom enjoys an average of 1649 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Žiar nad Hronom

June, Žiar nad Hronom’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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