Average Monthly Sunshine in Fruita (CO)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Fruita receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Fruita varies. It peaks at 357 hours in June and drops to 181 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fruita. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Fruita enjoys an average of 3191 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, Fruita’s wettest month, receives 23 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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