Mandan (ND) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mandan, North Dakota, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Mandan, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 354 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2732 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Mandan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 43%.
Mandan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Mandan enjoys an average of 2732 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Mandan
June, Mandan’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mandan Precipitation page.
