Alexander City (AL) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Alexander City, Alabama, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Alexander City, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 153 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2607 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Alexander City enjoys an average of 2607 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Alexander City’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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