Sandy (UT) 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 Sandy, Utah, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Sandy, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 381 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 115 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3038 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, 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%.
Sandy vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sandy enjoys an average of 3038 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Sandy
April, Sandy’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sandy Precipitation page.
