Pearl (MS) 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 Pearl, Mississippi, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Pearl varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 298 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2716 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pearl. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 70% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Pearl vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pearl enjoys an average of 2716 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Pearl
March, Pearl’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pearl Precipitation page.