Surprise (AZ) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Surprise, Arizona, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Surprise, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 407 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 244 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3867 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Surprise serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 13.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 8.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 94% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 79%.

Surprise vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Surprise enjoys an average of 3867 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Surprise

August, Surprise’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 40°C (104°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F).

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