Haugh of Glass 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 Haugh of Glass, Grampian, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Haugh of Glass varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 203 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Haugh of Glass. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 36% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Haugh of Glass vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Haugh of Glass enjoys an average of 1455 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Haugh of Glass

August, Haugh of Glass’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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