Average Monthly Sunshine in Detroit Lakes (MN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 351 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2633 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Detroit Lakes. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Detroit Lakes’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Detroit Lakes enjoys an average of 2633 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Detroit Lakes’s wettest month, receives 119 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -7°C.

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