Widecombe in the Moor Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Widecombe in the Moor. Expect long, bright days with 197 hours in May and darker periods with just 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1552 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 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Widecombe in the Moor enjoys an average of 1552 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

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.

October, Widecombe in the Moor’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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