Silverdale Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Silverdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Silverdale varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 217 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1561 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Silverdale. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Silverdale enjoys an average of 1561 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Silverdale’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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