Average Monthly Sunshine in Richardson (TX)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Richardson receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Richardson varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 333 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 175 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2850 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Richardson serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Richardson’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Richardson enjoys an average of 2850 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

May, Richardson’s wettest month, receives 55 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Richardson Precipitation page.