Needwood 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 Needwood, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Needwood varies. It peaks at 186 hours in July and drops to 37 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1380 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Needwood serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Needwood vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Needwood enjoys an average of 1380 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Needwood

June, Needwood’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 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 Needwood Precipitation page.