Shreveport (LA) 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 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Shreveport. Expect long, bright days with 315 hours in July and darker periods with just 155 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2776 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Shreveport, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Shreveport enjoys an average of 2776 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

October, Shreveport’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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