Cushing (OK) 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 Cushing, Oklahoma, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cushing varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 336 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 161 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2795 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cushing. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Cushing vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cushing enjoys an average of 2795 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Cushing

May, Cushing’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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