Sterling Heights (MI) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sterling Heights, Michigan, 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 Sterling Heights, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 319 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 85 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2451 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 31%.
Sterling Heights vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sterling Heights enjoys an average of 2451 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.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Sterling Heights
May, Sterling Heights’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sterling Heights Precipitation page.
