Average Monthly Sunshine in Kirkburton

Average Monthly Sunshine in Kirkburton

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 Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kirkburton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

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.