Columbus (OH) 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 Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Columbus varies. It peaks at 260 hours in July and drops to 84 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2178 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Columbus, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 29%.

Columbus vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Columbus enjoys an average of 2178 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 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Columbus

June, Columbus’s wettest month, receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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