Average Monthly Sunshine in Sunset Beach

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach. Expect long, bright days with 338 hours in January and darker periods with just 175 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 3094 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sunset Beach, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.3 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.8 hours per day.

Sunset Beach’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sunset Beach enjoys an average of 3094 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Sunset Beach’s wettest month, receives 15 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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