Black Mountain (NC) 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 Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Black Mountain changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2616 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in June and a subtle dip in December.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.9 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 5.5 hours in December.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Black Mountain vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Black Mountain enjoys an average of 2616 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.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Black Mountain
September, Black Mountain’s wettest month, receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Black Mountain Precipitation page.
