Spean Bridge Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Spean Bridge, Highlands, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Spean Bridge. Expect long, bright days with 189 hours in May and darker periods with just 31 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1208 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Spean Bridge. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Spean Bridge vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Spean Bridge enjoys an average of 1208 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Spean Bridge

January, Spean Bridge’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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