Eglingham 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 Eglingham, Northumberland, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Eglingham varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 183 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Eglingham. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Eglingham vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Eglingham enjoys an average of 1455 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Eglingham

August, Eglingham’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Eglingham Precipitation page.