Sowerby Bridge Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sowerby Bridge, Anglesey, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sowerby Bridge varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 175 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sowerby Bridge. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Sowerby Bridge vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sowerby Bridge enjoys an average of 1362 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Sowerby Bridge

December, Sowerby Bridge’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°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 Sowerby Bridge Precipitation page.