Arthurstown Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arthurstown, Wexford County, Ireland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Arthurstown, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 213 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1600 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Arthurstown serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.1 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 May, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Arthurstown vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Arthurstown enjoys an average of 1600 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Arthurstown
November, Arthurstown’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Arthurstown Precipitation page.
