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Average Monthly Sunshine in Carrick on Shannon

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Sunshine in Carrick on Shannon varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 157 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 35 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1114 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Carrick on Shannon. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Carrick on Shannon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Carrick on Shannon enjoys an average of 1114 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Carrick on Shannon’s wettest month, receives 105 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Carrick on Shannon?

Wednesday
19 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
9°C
4.1 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
11°C
6.2 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
11°C
6.1 mm

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