Bessemer (AL) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bessemer, Alabama, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bessemer. Expect long, bright days with 283 hours in May and darker periods with just 148 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Bessemer vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bessemer enjoys an average of 2644 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Bessemer

December, Bessemer’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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.