Catonsville (MD) 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 Catonsville, Maryland, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Catonsville varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 282 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 130 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Catonsville serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Catonsville enjoys an average of 2520 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

October, Catonsville’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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