Average Monthly Sunshine in Stanhope

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Stanhope varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 254 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Stanhope. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Stanhope’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Stanhope enjoys an average of 1853 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Stanhope’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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