Clearwater (FL) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Clearwater, Florida, 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 Clearwater varies. It peaks at 312 hours in May and drops to 184 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Clearwater, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 57%.

Clearwater enjoys an average of 2993 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, 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.

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

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

July, Clearwater’s wettest month, receives 248 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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