Pearl River (LA) 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 Pearl River, Louisiana, 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 Pearl River. Expect long, bright days with 279 hours in May and darker periods with just 152 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pearl River. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, January 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 68% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Pearl River vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pearl River enjoys an average of 2640 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Pearl River
August, Pearl River’s wettest month, receives 201 mm (7.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pearl River Precipitation page.
