Average Monthly Sunshine in Houma (LA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Houma receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Houma varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 279 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2651 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours.

Houma’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Houma enjoys an average of 2651 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Houma’s wettest month, receives 257 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.