Near Sawrey Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Near Sawrey, Cumbria, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Near Sawrey varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 217 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1561 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Near Sawrey. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Near Sawrey enjoys an average of 1561 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Near Sawrey’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°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 Near Sawrey Precipitation page.