Albemarle (NC) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Albemarle, North Carolina, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Albemarle varies. It peaks at 293 hours in May and drops to 170 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2829 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Albemarle. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Albemarle enjoys an average of 2829 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Albemarle’s wettest month, receives 141 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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