Prattville (AL) 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 Prattville, Alabama, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Prattville. Expect long, bright days with 267 hours in May and darker periods with just 153 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2607 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Prattville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Prattville enjoys an average of 2607 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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 Prattville
December, Prattville’s wettest month, receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Prattville Precipitation page.
