Average Monthly Sunshine in Jacksonville (AR)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Jacksonville, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 351 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 166 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3101 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Jacksonville serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Jacksonville enjoys an average of 3101 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

May, Jacksonville’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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