Charlotte (MI) 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 Charlotte, Michigan, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Charlotte. Expect long, bright days with 318 hours in July and darker periods with just 82 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2393 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 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 29%.
Charlotte vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Charlotte enjoys an average of 2393 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Charlotte
May, Charlotte’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Charlotte Precipitation page.
