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Average Monthly Sunshine in Burnley

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Burnley. Expect long, bright days with 175 hours in May and darker periods with just 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1336 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Burnley. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Burnley enjoys an average of 1336 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Burnley’s wettest month, receives 108 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month April 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 Burnley Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Burnley?

Wednesday
19 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
4°C
0.2 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Rain
Rain
13°C
6.9 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
12°C
3.4 mm

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