Average Monthly Sunshine in Somerset (PA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Somerset receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Somerset varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Somerset. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Somerset’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Somerset enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

June, Somerset’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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