Anna Maria Island (FL) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Anna Maria Island, Florida, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Anna Maria Island varies. It peaks at 312 hours in May and drops to 184 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Anna Maria Island, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 57%.
Anna Maria Island vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Anna Maria Island enjoys an average of 2993 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Anna Maria Island
September, Anna Maria Island’s wettest month, receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Anna Maria Island Precipitation page.
