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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Al Tahoe varies. It peaks at 424 hours in July and drops to 187 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Al Tahoe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.

Al Tahoe enjoys an average of 3642 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

December, Al Tahoe’s wettest month, receives 7.7 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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