Hereford (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hereford, Texas, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Hereford varies. It peaks at 353 hours in July and drops to 202 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3296 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Hereford, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 66%.
Hereford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hereford enjoys an average of 3296 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, 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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Hereford
August, Hereford’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 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 17°C (63°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hereford Precipitation page.
