Average Monthly Sunshine in Centennial (CO)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Centennial receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Centennial. Expect long, bright days with 323 hours in July and darker periods with just 195 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3100 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Centennial’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Centennial enjoys an average of 3100 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

May, Centennial’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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