Average Monthly Sunshine in Sowerby Bridge

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sowerby Bridge 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 Sowerby Bridge. Expect long, bright days with 175 hours in July and darker periods with just 50 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sowerby Bridge, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Sowerby Bridge’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sowerby Bridge enjoys an average of 1362 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Sowerby Bridge’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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