Pahrump (NV) 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 Pahrump, Nevada, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Pahrump varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 411 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 239 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3838 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pahrump. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 78%.

Pahrump enjoys an average of 3838 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.

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

December, Pahrump’s wettest month, receives 9.6 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

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