Rocky Grove 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 Rocky Grove, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Rocky Grove varies. It peaks at 290 hours in June and drops to 125 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2618 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Rocky Grove, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 40%.
Rocky Grove vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rocky Grove enjoys an average of 2618 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.
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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Rocky Grove
July, Rocky Grove’s wettest month, receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rocky Grove Precipitation page.
