Alvarado (TX) 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 Alvarado, Texas, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Alvarado varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 342 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 171 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2850 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Alvarado. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, February 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 79% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Alvarado vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Alvarado enjoys an average of 2850 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Alvarado

May, Alvarado’s wettest month, receives 54 mm (2.1 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 16°C (61°F).

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