Grand Junction (CO) 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 Grand Junction, Colorado, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Grand Junction, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 357 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 181 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3204 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Grand Junction. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Grand Junction enjoys an average of 3204 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, Grand Junction’s wettest month, receives 25 mm (1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Grand Junction Precipitation page.