Average Monthly Sunshine in Coeur d'Alene (ID)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Coeur d'Alene varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 383 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2578 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Coeur d'Alene. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Coeur d'Alene’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Coeur d'Alene enjoys an average of 2578 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Coeur d'Alene’s wettest month, receives 19 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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