Edisto Island (SC) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Edisto Island, South Carolina, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Edisto Island varies. It peaks at 295 hours in May and drops to 170 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2810 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Edisto Island serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Edisto Island vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Edisto Island enjoys an average of 2810 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Edisto Island
August, Edisto Island’s wettest month, receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Edisto Island Precipitation page.
