Sanford (NC) 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 Sanford, North Carolina, 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 Sanford varies. It peaks at 267 hours in June and drops to 157 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2600 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sanford. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Sanford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sanford enjoys an average of 2600 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Sanford
September, Sanford’s wettest month, receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sanford Precipitation page.
