Average Monthly Sunshine in Queensferry

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Queensferry receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Queensferry varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 193 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1428 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Queensferry. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Queensferry’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Queensferry enjoys an average of 1428 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

October, Queensferry’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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