Battle Creek (MI) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Battle Creek, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 318 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 82 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2393 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Battle Creek, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 29%.
Battle Creek vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Battle Creek enjoys an average of 2393 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Battle Creek
July, Battle Creek’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Battle Creek Precipitation page.
