Tarpon Springs (FL) 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 Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Tarpon Springs varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 184 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Tarpon Springs, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.1 hours per day.
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 57%.
Tarpon Springs vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Tarpon Springs enjoys an average of 2993 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Tarpon Springs
July, Tarpon Springs’s wettest month, receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tarpon Springs Precipitation page.
