Salt Lake City Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salt Lake City, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Salt Lake City. Expect long, bright days with 241 hours in April and darker periods with just 106 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2222 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Salt Lake City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Salt Lake City enjoys an average of 2222 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Salt Lake City’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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