Newtonmore 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 Newtonmore, Highlands, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Newtonmore. Expect long, bright days with 178 hours in May and darker periods with just 27 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1230 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Newtonmore serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Newtonmore vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Newtonmore enjoys an average of 1230 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Newtonmore

January, Newtonmore’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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