Covington (LA) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Covington, Louisiana, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Covington, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 279 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Covington, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Covington vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Covington enjoys an average of 2640 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Covington
August, Covington’s wettest month, receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Covington Precipitation page.
