Dunmore East Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dunmore East, Waterford County, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dunmore East. Expect long, bright days with 213 hours in May and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1600 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dunmore East. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Dunmore East vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dunmore East enjoys an average of 1600 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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Dunmore East
November, Dunmore East’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dunmore East Precipitation page.
