Ripon 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 Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ripon varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 232 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1575 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ripon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Ripon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ripon enjoys an average of 1575 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Ripon

June, Ripon’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°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 Ripon Precipitation page.