Mowbray Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mowbray, Queensland, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Mowbray experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 272 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 171 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2692 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between October (9.1 hours per day) and February (5.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Mowbray vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mowbray enjoys an average of 2692 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, 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Mowbray

February, Mowbray’s wettest month, receives 317 mm (12 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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