Fultondale (AL) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fultondale, Alabama, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Fultondale. Expect long, bright days with 283 hours in May and darker periods with just 148 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2644 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Fultondale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fultondale enjoys an average of 2644 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Fultondale
December, Fultondale’s wettest month, receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fultondale Precipitation page.
