Scalby 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 Scalby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Scalby, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 212 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1567 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Scalby, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 38% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Scalby vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Scalby enjoys an average of 1567 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Scalby
November, Scalby’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Scalby Precipitation page.
