Burlington (NC) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Burlington, North Carolina, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Burlington vary. From a high of 272 hours in June, to a low of 166 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2654 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.1 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 5.5 hours in December.

Burlington vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Burlington enjoys an average of 2654 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Burlington

July, Burlington’s wettest month, receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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