Average Monthly Sunshine in Ann Arbor (MI)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ann Arbor receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ann Arbor, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 319 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 85 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2451 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ann Arbor. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Ann Arbor’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ann Arbor enjoys an average of 2451 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Ann Arbor’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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