Bartow (FL) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bartow, Florida, 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 Bartow varies. It peaks at 314 hours in May and drops to 191 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2924 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bartow, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 60%.

Bartow vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bartow enjoys an average of 2924 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Bartow

August, Bartow’s wettest month, receives 210 mm (8.3 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 26°C (79°F).

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