Boone (IA) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Boone, Iowa, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Boone. Expect long, bright days with 335 hours in July and darker periods with just 129 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2700 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Boone serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Boone vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Boone enjoys an average of 2700 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Boone

August, Boone’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).

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