Danville Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Danville, Virginia, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Danville experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, sees up to 272 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 166 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2654 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Danville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Danville enjoys an average of 2654 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, 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Danville
July, Danville’s wettest month, receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Danville Precipitation page.
