Hong Kong's record lack of sunshine nothing to be SAD about
Psychiatrist says don't fear the odd gloomy year, despite just 1,550 ray-filled hours in 2012
Felt a bit depressed last year but couldn't put your finger on why? Maybe it was because Hong Kong had the fewest hours of sunlight since records began in 1885.
According to the annual weather report issued by the Observatory, 2012 was exceptionally overcast - with only 1,550 hours of sunshine.
February was the gloomiest month, with just 38.1 hours. January came second, with only 86 hours.
In comparison, that capital of gloom, Edinburgh, Scotland, is only slightly less sun-deprived, recording about 1,421 sunny hours a year.
A lack of sunlight can lead to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - common in Scandinavian countries - but a psychiatrist said it was not a concern in the city.