Selkirk (MB) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Selkirk, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 309 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2354 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Selkirk, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 34%.
Selkirk vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Selkirk enjoys an average of 2354 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Selkirk
June, Selkirk’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -8°C (18°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Selkirk Precipitation page.
