Hoover (AL) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hoover, Alabama, 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 Hoover, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 283 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 148 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hoover serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Hoover enjoys an average of 2644 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

December, Hoover’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Hoover Precipitation page.