Levisham 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 Levisham, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Levisham varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 212 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1567 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Levisham. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 38% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Levisham vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Levisham enjoys an average of 1567 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Levisham
November, Levisham’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Levisham Precipitation page.
