Gargrave 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 Gargrave, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gargrave varies. It peaks at 175 hours in May and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1336 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gargrave, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Gargrave vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gargrave enjoys an average of 1336 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Gargrave

December, Gargrave’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April 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 Gargrave Precipitation page.