Ennis (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ennis, Texas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ennis. 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, 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%.

Ennis vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ennis 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, 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Ennis

May, Ennis’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 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 Ennis Precipitation page.