Triangle (VA) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Triangle, Virginia, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Triangle varies. It peaks at 282 hours in June and drops to 130 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Triangle, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Triangle enjoys an average of 2520 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Triangle’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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