Average Monthly Sunshine in Stony Plain

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Stony Plain receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Stony Plain. Expect long, bright days with 307 hours in July and darker periods with just 84 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2339 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Stony Plain. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Stony Plain’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Stony Plain enjoys an average of 2339 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Stony Plain’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C.

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