Shade/Sun Exposure Calculator

Estimate

Assess whether your hive site gets enough sun. Accounts for morning vs afternoon sun, tree canopy, building shadows, and climate.

Morning Sun (before noon)

Afternoon Sun (after noon)

Climate

Hive Entrance Faces

Sun Exposure Assessment

80/100

Excellent

This is an ideal hive location for sun exposure.

Morning sun warms hives early - bees start foraging sooner.

South-facing entrance catches early warmth.

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