Embracing the Everchanging Light: Day Length on the Isle of Lewis

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Embracing the Everchanging Light: Day Length on the Isle of Lewis

admin admin July 14, 2023 Local Information

On the Isle of Lewis, the length of daylight varies throughout the year due to the changing seasons. Here are approximate average values for the day length (time between sunrise and sunset) on the Isle of Lewis for different months:

  1. January: Around 6-7 hours of daylight.
  2. February: Approximately 8-9 hours of daylight.
  3. March: Roughly 10-11 hours of daylight.
  4. April: About 13-14 hours of daylight.
  5. May: Around 16-17 hours of daylight.
  6. June: Approximately 18-19 hours of daylight.
  7. July: Roughly 18-19 hours of daylight.
  8. August: About 16-17 hours of daylight.
  9. September: Around 13-14 hours of daylight.
  10. October: Approximately 10-11 hours of daylight.
  11. November: Roughly 7-8 hours of daylight.
  12. December: About 5-6 hours of daylight.

Please note that these are average values and can vary slightly from year to year. Additionally, these figures are based on the latitude and geographical location of the Isle of Lewis, so other factors like weather conditions and local topography can also influence the actual day length experienced on a given day.