Ridgeland (SC) 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 Ridgeland, South Carolina, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Ridgeland experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 280 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 181 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Ridgeland enjoys an average of 2785 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

August, Ridgeland’s wettest month, receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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