Average Monthly Sunshine in Clive (IA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Clive varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 335 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 129 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2698 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.

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

Clive enjoys an average of 2698 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

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

Other climate information

June, Clive’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 Clive Precipitation page.