Average Monthly Sunshine in Donaldsonville (LA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in May and darker periods with just 151 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2443 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Donaldsonville enjoys an average of 2443 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

August, Donaldsonville’s wettest month, receives 212 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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