Cave Creek (AZ) 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 Cave Creek, Arizona, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cave Creek varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 407 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 241 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3852 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cave Creek. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Cave Creek vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cave Creek enjoys an average of 3852 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Cave Creek

August, Cave Creek’s wettest month, receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 38°C (100°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 38°C (100°F).

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