Average Monthly Sunshine in Des Moines (WA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Des Moines, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 312 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2180 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Des Moines, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours.

Des Moines’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Des Moines enjoys an average of 2180 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

November, Des Moines’s wettest month, receives 14 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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