Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Zurich experiences discomfort temperatures during the winter months of January, February, November, and December.
The city enjoys comfortable temperatures from May to October, with July and August being the warmest months.
The transition from discomfort to comfort temperatures occurs between April and May, and back again between October and November.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

In Zurich, the sun hours show a clear increase from winter to summer, peaking in July with 7.2 hours of sunshine, while January and December experience the least sunlight with only 2.0 and 1.8 hours respectively.
Precipitation levels exhibit slight variations throughout the year, with June being the wettest month at 4.33 mm and February recording the least at 2.36 mm, indicating that while sunnier months may also have higher precipitation, the correlation isn't strong.
Overall, the weather in Zurich demonstrates a trend of increasing sunlight and fluctuating rainfall as the seasons transition from winter to summer.

Sunny Weather

Period	Zurich
Jan	2.0 hours/day
Feb	3.4 hours/day
Mar	4.5 hours/day
Apr	5.1 hours/day
May	4.5 hours/day
Jun	6.8 hours/day
Jul	7.2 hours/day
Aug	6.7 hours/day
Sep	5.6 hours/day
Oct	4.4 hours/day
Nov	2.7 hours/day
Dec	1.8 hours/day
Average	4.6 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Zurich, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 05:30, while the latest sunrise is in January at 08:06, highlighting a significant variation in daylight hours throughout the year.
Conversely, the earliest sunset takes place in December at 16:37, and the longest sunset is seen in June at 21:23, indicating that summer days are much longer compared to winter days.
The shortest day in December lasts only 8 hours and 32 minutes, whereas the longest day in June extends to 15 hours and 53 minutes, showcasing a dramatic seasonal contrast in day length.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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