Pleasanton (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pleasanton, Texas, 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 Pleasanton varies. It peaks at 310 hours in July and drops to 151 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Pleasanton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Pleasanton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pleasanton 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Pleasanton
May, Pleasanton’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February 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 Pleasanton Precipitation page.
