Monroe (NC) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Monroe, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 293 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 170 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2829 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Monroe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Monroe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Monroe enjoys an average of 2829 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 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 Monroe
August, Monroe’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Monroe Precipitation page.
