East Grand Rapids (MI) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate East Grand Rapids. Expect long, bright days with 298 hours in July and darker periods with just 63 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2208 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In East Grand Rapids, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.
East Grand Rapids vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
East Grand Rapids enjoys an average of 2208 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for East Grand Rapids
April, East Grand Rapids’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our East Grand Rapids Precipitation page.
