Canton (IL) 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 Canton, Illinois, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) 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 2570 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Canton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 70% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.

Canton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Canton enjoys an average of 2570 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

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

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

Related Climate Data for Canton

June, Canton’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 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 1°C (34°F).

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.