Colonial Heights Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Colonial Heights varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 308 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Colonial Heights, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Colonial Heights vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Colonial Heights enjoys an average of 2830 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
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 Colonial Heights
September, Colonial Heights’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Colonial Heights Precipitation page.
