Cullen 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 Cullen, Grampian, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Cullen. Expect long, bright days with 203 hours in May and darker periods with just 48 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cullen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 36% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Cullen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cullen enjoys an average of 1455 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Cullen
October, Cullen’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month May 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 Cullen Precipitation page.
