Baker (LA) 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 Baker, Louisiana, 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 Baker. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in May and darker periods with just 151 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2723 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Baker. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Baker vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Baker enjoys an average of 2723 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Baker

August, Baker’s wettest month, receives 230 mm (9.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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