Average Monthly Sunshine in Albemarle (NC)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Albemarle varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 293 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 170 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 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.

Albemarle’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Albemarle enjoys an average of 2830 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

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

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.