Penistone 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 Penistone, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Penistone. Expect long, bright days with 175 hours in July and darker periods with just 50 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Penistone. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Penistone vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Penistone enjoys an average of 1362 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Penistone

August, Penistone’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March 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 Penistone Precipitation page.