Average Monthly Sunshine in Millom

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Millom 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 Millom. Expect long, bright days with 217 hours in May and darker periods with just 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1561 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Millom, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

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

Millom enjoys an average of 1561 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Millom’s wettest month, receives 143 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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