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Heat Seeker 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.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Zurich experiences discomfort temperatures in January, February, November and December.
The most comfortable months in Zurich are June, July and August.
The temperature range in Zurich varies significantly throughout the year, with the lowest minimum temperature in January (29.9F) and the highest maximum temperature in July and August (77.7F).
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 40.1°F |
| Feb | 46.0°F |
| Mar | 52.3°F |
| Apr | 59.2°F |
| May | 65.3°F |
| Jun | 75.9°F |
| Jul | 77.9°F |
| Aug | 77.7°F |
| Sep | 68.9°F |
| Oct | 60.4°F |
| Nov | 47.7°F |
| Dec | 41.4°F |
| Average | 59.4°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29.3°F |
| Feb | 32.5°F |
| Mar | 34.9°F |
| Apr | 39.2°F |
| May | 46.2°F |
| Jun | 55.0°F |
| Jul | 57.6°F |
| Aug | 57.7°F |
| Sep | 50.9°F |
| Oct | 45.0°F |
| Nov | 36.1°F |
| Dec | 31.5°F |
| Average | 43.0°F |
Zurich experiences a clear trend of increasing sun hours from January to June/July, followed by a decrease towards December.
Precipitation remains relatively consistent throughout the year, with slightly higher levels in the summer months (May-August).
The lowest sun hours are observed in December and January, while the highest are in June and July.
Overall, Zurich has moderate precipitation and a distinct seasonal variation in sun hours.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.1 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.2 hours/day |
| Mar | 4.5 hours/day |
| Apr | 5.3 hours/day |
| May | 4.6 hours/day |
| Jun | 7.1 hours/day |
| Jul | 7.0 hours/day |
| Aug | 6.8 hours/day |
| Sep | 5.3 hours/day |
| Oct | 4.3 hours/day |
| Nov | 2.8 hours/day |
| Dec | 2.1 hours/day |
| Average | 4.6 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.1in |
| Feb | 0.1in |
| Mar | 0.1in |
| Apr | 0.1in |
| May | 0.2in |
| Jun | 0.2in |
| Jul | 0.1in |
| Aug | 0.2in |
| Sep | 0.1in |
| Oct | 0.1in |
| Nov | 0.1in |
| Dec | 0.2in |
| Average | 0.1in |
Wind Speed
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1mph |
| Feb | 7.8mph |
| Mar | 8.1mph |
| Apr | 7.9mph |
| May | 7.9mph |
| Jun | 7.3mph |
| Jul | 7.2mph |
| Aug | 6.3mph |
| Sep | 6.1mph |
| Oct | 6.1mph |
| Nov | 6.1mph |
| Dec | 6.7mph |
| Average | 7.0mph |
Humidity
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 85.0% |
| Feb | 79.8% |
| Mar | 76.6% |
| Apr | 76.2% |
| May | 77.8% |
| Jun | 75.4% |
| Jul | 73.5% |
| Aug | 75.0% |
| Sep | 79.3% |
| Oct | 81.6% |
| Nov | 84.9% |
| Dec | 86.0% |
| Average | 79.3% |
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
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8:06 |
| Feb | 7:31 |
| Mar | 6:42 |
| Apr | 6:37 |
| May | 5:50 |
| Jun | 5:31 |
| Jul | 5:47 |
| Aug | 6:23 |
| Sep | 7:04 |
| Oct | 7:40 |
| Nov | 7:31 |
| Dec | 8:05 |
| Average | 6:54 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:04 |
| Feb | 17:49 |
| Mar | 18:38 |
| Apr | 20:16 |
| May | 20:56 |
| Jun | 21:23 |
| Jul | 21:16 |
| Aug | 20:35 |
| Sep | 19:37 |
| Oct | 18:31 |
| Nov | 16:51 |
| Dec | 16:37 |
| Average | 19:06 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8:58 hours |
| Feb | 10:18 hours |
| Mar | 11:38 hours |
| Apr | 13:16 hours |
| May | 13:56 hours |
| Jun | 14:23 hours |
| Jul | 14:16 hours |
| Aug | 13:35 hours |
| Sep | 12:33 hours |
| Oct | 10:51 hours |
| Nov | 9:20 hours |
| Dec | 8:32 hours |
| Average | 11:48 hours |
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