Goose Creek (SC) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Goose Creek, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 170 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2810 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Goose Creek. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Goose Creek enjoys an average of 2810 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

August, Goose Creek’s wettest month, receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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