America 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 America, Limburg, Netherlands. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in America varies. It peaks at 219 hours in May and drops to 59 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1751 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in America. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 45% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.

America vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

America enjoys an average of 1751 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for America

July, America’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month April 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 America Precipitation page.