Average Monthly Sunshine in Decatur (TX)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Decatur. Expect long, bright days with 342 hours in July and darker periods with just 171 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2850 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 11.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Decatur’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Decatur enjoys an average of 2850 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

Other climate information

May, Decatur’s wettest month, receives 70 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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