Alton Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Alton varies. It peaks at 222 hours in July and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1694 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Alton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Alton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Alton enjoys an average of 1694 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Alton

November, Alton’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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