Average Monthly Sunshine in Lake Mead

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lake Mead receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lake Mead, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 411 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 239 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lake Mead serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 8.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Lake Mead’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lake Mead enjoys an average of 3830 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Lake Mead’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C.

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.