Bassenthwaite Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Bassenthwaite varies. It peaks at 161 hours in May and drops to 39 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Bassenthwaite, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours 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%.
Bassenthwaite vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Bassenthwaite 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Bassenthwaite
December, Bassenthwaite’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 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 Bassenthwaite Precipitation page.
