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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Littleton varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 323 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 195 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3102 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Littleton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

Littleton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Littleton enjoys an average of 3102 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, 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Littleton

May, Littleton’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°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 Littleton Precipitation page.