South Miami (FL) 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 South Miami, Florida, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in South Miami changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3122 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (10.3 hours per day) and December (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 66%.

South Miami vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

South Miami enjoys an average of 3122 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, 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for South Miami

August, South Miami’s wettest month, receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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