West Fargo (ND) Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in West Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in West Fargo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 351 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2633 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, West Fargo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 40%.
West Fargo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
West Fargo enjoys an average of 2633 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for West Fargo
June, West Fargo’s wettest month, receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our West Fargo Precipitation page.
