Addison (TX) 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 Addison, Texas, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Addison. Expect long, bright days with 333 hours in July and darker periods with just 175 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2871 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 56%.

Addison vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Addison enjoys an average of 2871 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Addison

May, Addison’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Addison Precipitation page.