Hebden Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hebden, 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 Hebden. Expect long, bright days with 175 hours in May and darker periods with just 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1336 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hebden. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Hebden vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hebden enjoys an average of 1336 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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 Hebden

December, Hebden’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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