Sun

Solar radiation heats the Earth's surface and atmosphere, and is very important for determining the Earth's climate. Cloud cover and pollution affect the amount of solar radiation that reaches the ground. A pyranometer measures the amount of radiation. Sunshine duration is derived from these measurements.

Sunshine — Latest measurements

Most recent 10-minute average at Dutch KNMI weather stations and in the past 12 hours at weather station De Bilt. These measurements are unvalidated.

The NetherlandsLatest measurements

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De BiltPast 12 hours

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Sunshine — Daily measurements

De Bilt · February 15, 2026 – March 17, 2026

Measured daily values at the KNMI weather station De Bilt.
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