Lexington (NC) 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 Lexington, North Carolina, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Lexington vary. From a high of 272 hours in June, to a low of 166 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2654 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.1 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 5.5 hours in December.

Lexington enjoys an average of 2654 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

August, Lexington’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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