Short Pump Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Short Pump, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Short Pump, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 308 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Short Pump enjoys an average of 2830 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Short Pump’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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