Cawsand Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cawsand, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cawsand varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 222 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1729 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cawsand serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Cawsand vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cawsand enjoys an average of 1729 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Related Climate Data for Cawsand

November, Cawsand’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

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