Cottonwood Heights (UT) 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 Cottonwood Heights, Utah, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Cottonwood Heights varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 381 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 115 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3038 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Cottonwood Heights serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.
Cottonwood Heights vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cottonwood Heights enjoys an average of 3038 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Cottonwood Heights
April, Cottonwood Heights’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cottonwood Heights Precipitation page.
