Palm Harbor (FL) 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 Palm Harbor, Florida, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Palm Harbor. Expect long, bright days with 312 hours in May and darker periods with just 184 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Palm Harbor. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 57%.
Palm Harbor vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Palm Harbor enjoys an average of 2993 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Palm Harbor
August, Palm Harbor’s wettest month, receives 241 mm (9.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Palm Harbor Precipitation page.
