Average Monthly Sunshine in Longboat Key (FL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Longboat Key receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Longboat Key. Expect long, bright days with 314 hours in May and darker periods with just 191 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 999 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Longboat Key. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Longboat Key’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Longboat Key enjoys an average of 999 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

August, Longboat Key’s wettest month, receives 174 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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