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Average Monthly Sunshine in Bessemer (AL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bessemer receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Sunshine in Bessemer varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 283 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 148 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2645 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


For those who appreciate different seasons, Bessemer serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Bessemer’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bessemer enjoys an average of 2645 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Bessemer’s wettest month, receives 121 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Bessemer (AL)?

Sun   Dec 22
10°C | -4°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
12°C | 0°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 2°C
SE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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