Carmel (IN) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Carmel, Indiana, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Carmel, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 297 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2470 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Carmel serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 36%.
Carmel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Carmel enjoys an average of 2470 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Carmel
June, Carmel’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Carmel Precipitation page.
