Moniaive Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Moniaive, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 161 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Moniaive. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 35% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Moniaive vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Moniaive enjoys an average of 1189 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Moniaive
December, Moniaive’s wettest month, receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April 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 Moniaive Precipitation page.
