Sneaton 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 Sneaton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Sneaton varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 212 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1567 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sneaton. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight 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%.
Sneaton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sneaton enjoys an average of 1567 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Sneaton
November, Sneaton’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 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 Sneaton Precipitation page.
