Apex (NC) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Apex, North Carolina, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Apex. Expect long, bright days with 267 hours in June and darker periods with just 157 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Apex. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Apex vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Apex enjoys an average of 2600 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Apex

September, Apex’s wettest month, receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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