Selma (AL) 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 Selma, Alabama, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Selma, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 153 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2607 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Selma serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Selma enjoys an average of 2607 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Selma’s wettest month, receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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