Ashland 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 Ashland, Virginia, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Ashland varies. It peaks at 308 hours in June and drops to 164 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Ashland, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Ashland vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ashland enjoys an average of 2830 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Ashland
June, Ashland’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February 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 Ashland Precipitation page.
