Fownhope Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fownhope, Herefordshire, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Fownhope varies. It peaks at 199 hours in July and drops to 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1514 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Fownhope serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Fownhope vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Fownhope enjoys an average of 1514 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Fownhope

October, Fownhope’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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