Average Monthly Sunshine in Salisbury (NC)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Salisbury, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 293 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 170 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Salisbury serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Salisbury enjoys an average of 2830 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Salisbury’s wettest month, receives 106 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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