Average Monthly Sunshine in Alta (UT)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Alta, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 378 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 110 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2989 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Alta serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Alta enjoys an average of 2989 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

December, Alta’s wettest month, receives 35 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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