Kirkby Stephen Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, 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 Kirkby Stephen. Expect long, bright days with 182 hours in May and darker periods with just 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1411 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kirkby Stephen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Kirkby Stephen enjoys an average of 1411 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.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Kirkby Stephen’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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