Selma (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Selma, Texas, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Selma, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 310 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 151 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Selma serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Selma enjoys an average of 2640 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

May, Selma’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°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.