Direct solar radiation reaching the ground. Measured in hours per day.
basicWhat is Sunshine?
Sunshine hours are recorded using Campbell-Stokes recorders or electronic sensors. Average daily sunshine in Southeast Asia ranges from 4-5 hours during the monsoon to 8-10 hours in the dry season. Singapore averages about 5.5 hours of sunshine per day year-round.
Key points
- Direct solar radiation reaching the ground. Measured in hours per day.
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