Allen (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Allen, Texas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Allen, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 333 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 175 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2871 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Allen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

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

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

May, Allen’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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