Average Monthly Sunshine in Benson

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Benson. Expect long, bright days with 215 hours in July and darker periods with just 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1633 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Benson. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Benson enjoys an average of 1633 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Benson’s wettest month, receives 64 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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