Average Monthly Sunshine in South Molton

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate South Molton. Expect long, bright days with 197 hours in May and darker periods with just 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1552 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in South Molton. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

South Molton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

South Molton enjoys an average of 1552 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Other climate information

December, South Molton’s wettest month, receives 80 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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