Average Monthly Sunshine in Cripple Creek (CO)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Cripple Creek vary. From a high of 340 hours in July, to a low of 211 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3266 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (11.3 hours per day) and November (7.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Cripple Creek’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cripple Creek enjoys an average of 3266 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Cripple Creek’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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