Benson (AZ) 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 Benson, Arizona, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Benson experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 401 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 246 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3806 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 13.4 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 8.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 94% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 79%.

Benson enjoys an average of 3806 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Benson’s wettest month, receives 8.4 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C (97°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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