Average Monthly Sunshine in El Dorado (KS)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that El Dorado 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 El Dorado, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 341 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 166 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2930 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in El Dorado. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

El Dorado’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

El Dorado enjoys an average of 2930 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

May, El Dorado’s wettest month, receives 108 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°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 El Dorado Precipitation page.