Scottsdale (AZ) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Scottsdale varies. It peaks at 407 hours in June and drops to 241 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3852 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Scottsdale, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 13.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 8.0 hours per day.

Scottsdale enjoys an average of 3852 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

August, Scottsdale’s wettest month, receives 24 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 40°C (104°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F).

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