Flaxton 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 Flaxton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Flaxton varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 232 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1575 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Flaxton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Flaxton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Flaxton enjoys an average of 1575 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Flaxton

June, Flaxton’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 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 11°C (52°F).

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