Bitterley 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 Bitterley, Shropshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bitterley varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 186 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1380 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bitterley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.

Bitterley vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bitterley enjoys an average of 1380 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Bitterley

June, Bitterley’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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