Rock Hill (SC) 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 Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Rock Hill varies. It peaks at 293 hours in May and drops to 170 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2829 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rock Hill. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Rock Hill vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rock Hill enjoys an average of 2829 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Rock Hill
December, Rock Hill’s wettest month, receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rock Hill Precipitation page.
