Amelia Island (FL) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Amelia Island, Florida, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Amelia Island. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in May and darker periods with just 181 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2868 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Amelia Island. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 58%.
Amelia Island vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Amelia Island enjoys an average of 2868 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Amelia Island
August, Amelia Island’s wettest month, receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Amelia Island Precipitation page.
