Jacksonville Beach (FL) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Jacksonville Beach varies. It peaks at 301 hours in May and drops to 181 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2868 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 58%.

Jacksonville Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jacksonville Beach enjoys an average of 2868 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Jacksonville Beach

August, Jacksonville Beach’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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