Ochiltree Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ochiltree, Strathclyde, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ochiltree. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in May and darker periods with just 37 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Ochiltree, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 12%.
Ochiltree vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ochiltree enjoys an average of 1290 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Ochiltree
December, Ochiltree’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ochiltree Precipitation page.
