Sparkford Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sparkford, Somerset, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sparkford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 219 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sparkford. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Sparkford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sparkford enjoys an average of 1631 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Sparkford

October, Sparkford’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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