Jacksonville (AR) 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 Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Jacksonville. Expect long, bright days with 351 hours in July and darker periods with just 166 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3097 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Jacksonville. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 54%.
Jacksonville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Jacksonville enjoys an average of 3097 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.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Jacksonville
May, Jacksonville’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Jacksonville Precipitation page.
