Chandler (AZ) 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 Chandler, Arizona, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Chandler varies. It peaks at 407 hours in June and drops to 241 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3852 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Chandler, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 13.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 8.0 hours per day.

Chandler vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Chandler 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Chandler

July, Chandler’s wettest month, receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 41°C (106°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F).

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