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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Pelham varies. It peaks at 283 hours in May and drops to 148 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Pelham, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Pelham enjoys an average of 2644 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Pelham’s wettest month, receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Pelham Precipitation page.