Gretna (LA) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gretna, Louisiana, 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 Gretna, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 279 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Gretna serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Gretna vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gretna enjoys an average of 2640 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Gretna
July, Gretna’s wettest month, receives 209 mm (8.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gretna Precipitation page.
