Benton Harbor (MI) 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 Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Benton Harbor, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 330 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2609 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Benton Harbor enjoys an average of 2609 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

August, Benton Harbor’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Benton Harbor Precipitation page.