Anchor Bay Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Anchor Bay, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Anchor Bay varies. It peaks at 310 hours in May and drops to 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3042 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Anchor Bay. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Anchor Bay enjoys an average of 3042 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

December, Anchor Bay’s wettest month, receives 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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