Average Monthly Sunshine in Gold Canyon (AZ)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gold Canyon varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 407 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 241 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3852 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gold Canyon. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Gold Canyon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gold Canyon enjoys an average of 3852 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Gold Canyon’s wettest month, receives 30 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C.

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