Brighton (CO) 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 Brighton, Colorado, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Brighton varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 323 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 195 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3102 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Brighton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 65%.
Brighton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Brighton enjoys an average of 3102 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Brighton
May, Brighton’s wettest month, receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Brighton Precipitation page.
