Auldgirth Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Auldgirth. Expect long, bright days with 161 hours in May and darker periods with just 39 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Auldgirth. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 35% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Auldgirth vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Auldgirth enjoys an average of 1189 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Auldgirth
December, Auldgirth’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April 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 Auldgirth Precipitation page.
