Clive (IA) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Clive, Iowa, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Clive. 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, Clive 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%.
Clive vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Clive 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Clive
June, Clive’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 (30°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Clive Precipitation page.
