Troy (AL) 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 Troy, Alabama, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Troy varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 153 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2607 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Troy vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Troy enjoys an average of 2607 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Troy

December, Troy’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October 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 Troy Precipitation page.