Fruita (CO) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fruita, Colorado, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) 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 3204 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Fruita serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Fruita vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Fruita enjoys an average of 3204 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.

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 Fruita

October, Fruita’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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.