Carrollton (KY) 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 Carrollton, Kentucky, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Carrollton. Expect long, bright days with 295 hours in July and darker periods with just 119 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2535 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Carrollton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 42%.
Carrollton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Carrollton enjoys an average of 2535 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.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Carrollton
April, Carrollton’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Carrollton Precipitation page.
