Highlands Ranch (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 Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Highlands Ranch varies. It peaks at 323 hours in July and drops to 195 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3102 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Highlands Ranch. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 65%.
Highlands Ranch vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Highlands Ranch enjoys an average of 3102 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Highlands Ranch
May, Highlands Ranch’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Highlands Ranch Precipitation page.
