Slaithwaite 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 Slaithwaite, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Slaithwaite, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 175 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 5.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Slaithwaite vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Slaithwaite enjoys an average of 1362 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Slaithwaite

August, Slaithwaite’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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