Sunrise (FL) 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 Sunrise, Florida, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sunrise vary. From a high of 308 hours in July, to a low of 216 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3122 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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%.

Sunrise enjoys an average of 3122 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

September, Sunrise’s wettest month, receives 219 mm (8.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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