Average Monthly Sunshine in Accrington

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Accrington receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Accrington varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 175 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Accrington. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Accrington’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Accrington enjoys an average of 1362 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Accrington’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Accrington Precipitation page.