Goodyear (AZ) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Goodyear, Arizona, 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 Goodyear varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 407 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 244 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3867 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Goodyear. 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 8.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 94% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 79%.
Goodyear vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Goodyear enjoys an average of 3867 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Goodyear
August, Goodyear’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 40°C (104°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Goodyear Precipitation page.
