Montgomery (AL) 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 Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Montgomery varies. It peaks at 267 hours in May and drops to 153 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2607 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Montgomery, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Montgomery vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Montgomery enjoys an average of 2607 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Montgomery

December, Montgomery’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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