Lea 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 Lea, Herefordshire, 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 Lea. Expect long, bright days with 199 hours in July and darker periods with just 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1514 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lea. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Lea vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lea enjoys an average of 1514 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Lea

October, Lea’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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