Filey Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Filey, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Filey varies. It peaks at 212 hours in May and drops to 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1567 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Filey. 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 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 38% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Filey vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Filey enjoys an average of 1567 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Filey

November, Filey’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°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 Filey Precipitation page.