Average Monthly Sunshine in Defiance (OH)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Defiance varies. It peaks at 345 hours in July and drops to 106 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2796 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Defiance, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours.

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

Defiance enjoys an average of 2796 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.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Defiance’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C.

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