Atchison (KS) 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 Atchison, Kansas, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Atchison. Expect long, bright days with 323 hours in July and darker periods with just 146 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2787 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Atchison. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Atchison vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Atchison enjoys an average of 2787 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Atchison

May, Atchison’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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