Salt Lake City (UT) 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, Utah, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Salt Lake City. Expect long, bright days with 381 hours in July and darker periods with just 115 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3038 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Salt Lake City. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.
Salt Lake City vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Salt Lake City enjoys an average of 3038 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Salt Lake City
April, Salt Lake City’s wettest month, receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°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.
