Leeds (AL) 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 Leeds, Alabama, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Leeds, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 283 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 148 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Leeds serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Leeds enjoys an average of 2644 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Leeds’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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