Great Corby 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 Great Corby, Cumbria, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Great Corby, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 161 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Great Corby serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 35% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Great Corby vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Great Corby enjoys an average of 1189 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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Great Corby
December, Great Corby’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°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 Great Corby Precipitation page.
