Average Monthly Sunshine in Sturminster Newton

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sturminster Newton 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 Sturminster Newton. Expect long, bright days with 225 hours in July and darker periods with just 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1665 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sturminster Newton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Sturminster Newton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sturminster Newton enjoys an average of 1665 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Sturminster Newton’s wettest month, receives 62 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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