DeSoto (TX) 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 DeSoto, Texas, 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 DeSoto. Expect long, bright days with 333 hours in July and darker periods with just 175 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2871 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in DeSoto. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 56%.
DeSoto vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
DeSoto enjoys an average of 2871 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for DeSoto
May, DeSoto’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our DeSoto Precipitation page.
