Denby Dale 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 Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Denby Dale, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 175 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Denby Dale, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Denby Dale enjoys an average of 1362 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

August, Denby Dale’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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