Average Monthly Sunshine in Kirkburton

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kirkburton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kirkburton. Expect long, bright days with 175 hours in July and darker periods with just 50 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kirkburton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Kirkburton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kirkburton enjoys an average of 1362 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Kirkburton’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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