Average Monthly Sunshine in Sanford (NC)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sanford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 157 hours. 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.

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

Sanford enjoys an average of 2600 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 contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Sanford’s wettest month, receives 115 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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.