Fernley (NV) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fernley, Nevada, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Fernley varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 424 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 187 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fernley. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.
Fernley vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fernley enjoys an average of 3642 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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Fernley
January, Fernley’s wettest month, receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fernley Precipitation page.
