Moira Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Moira, Down County, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Moira varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 184 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1297 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 15%.
Moira vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Moira enjoys an average of 1297 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Moira
August, Moira’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March 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 Moira Precipitation page.
