Average Monthly Sunshine in Canton (IL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Canton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Canton varies. It peaks at 311 hours in July and drops to 117 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2574 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Canton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Canton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Canton enjoys an average of 2574 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.

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

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

June, Canton’s wettest month, receives 108 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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