Blaenau-Ffestiniog 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 Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Blaenau-Ffestiniog varies. It peaks at 169 hours in May and drops to 26 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1192 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Blaenau-Ffestiniog, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.
Blaenau-Ffestiniog vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Blaenau-Ffestiniog enjoys an average of 1192 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Blaenau-Ffestiniog
December, Blaenau-Ffestiniog’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 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 Blaenau-Ffestiniog Precipitation page.
