Zorgvlied Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Zorgvlied, Drenthe, Netherlands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Zorgvlied varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 201 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1418 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Zorgvlied. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.
Zorgvlied vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Zorgvlied enjoys an average of 1418 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Zorgvlied
July, Zorgvlied’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Zorgvlied Precipitation page.
