Lakewood (CO) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lakewood, Colorado, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lakewood, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 323 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 195 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3102 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lakewood serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 6.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 65%.

Lakewood enjoys an average of 3102 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

May, Lakewood’s wettest month, receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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