Maggie Valley (NC) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Maggie Valley vary. From a high of 268 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 2616 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 8.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.5 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Maggie Valley enjoys an average of 2616 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Maggie Valley’s wettest month, receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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