Billings (MT) 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 Billings, Montana, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Billings varies. It peaks at 355 hours in July and drops to 116 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2754 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Billings serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Billings vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Billings enjoys an average of 2754 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Billings

May, Billings’s wettest month, receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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