Tutbury Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tutbury, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Tutbury varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 193 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1505 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tutbury, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Tutbury vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tutbury enjoys an average of 1505 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Tutbury

June, Tutbury’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March 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 Tutbury Precipitation page.