Average Monthly Sunshine in Cherokee (NC)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Cherokee experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, sees up to 268 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 166 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2616 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between June (8.9 hours per day) and December (5.5 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Cherokee enjoys an average of 2616 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

December, Cherokee’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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