North Little Rock (AR) 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 North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in North Little Rock varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 351 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 166 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3097 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, North Little Rock serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 54%.
North Little Rock vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
North Little Rock enjoys an average of 3097 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for North Little Rock
May, North Little Rock’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our North Little Rock Precipitation page.
