Collinsville (IL) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Collinsville, Illinois, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Collinsville. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in July and darker periods with just 128 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Collinsville. 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 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.
Collinsville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Collinsville enjoys an average of 2594 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Collinsville
June, Collinsville’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Collinsville Precipitation page.
