Crystal Bay (NV) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Crystal Bay, Nevada, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Crystal Bay. Expect long, bright days with 424 hours in July and darker periods with just 187 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.
Crystal Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Crystal Bay enjoys an average of 3642 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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Crystal Bay
December, Crystal Bay’s wettest month, receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Crystal Bay Precipitation page.
