Lake Mead Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lake Mead, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lake Mead. Expect long, bright days with 411 hours in June and darker periods with just 239 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3838 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 13.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 78%.
Lake Mead vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lake Mead enjoys an average of 3838 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Lake Mead
December, Lake Mead’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lake Mead Precipitation page.
