Virginstow Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Virginstow, Devon, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Virginstow varies. It peaks at 222 hours in May and drops to 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1729 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Virginstow vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Virginstow enjoys an average of 1729 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Virginstow

December, Virginstow’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°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 Virginstow Precipitation page.