Ganton 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 Ganton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ganton. Expect long, bright days with 212 hours in May and darker periods with just 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 Ganton. 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%.

Ganton enjoys an average of 1567 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

November, Ganton’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°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 Ganton Precipitation page.