Average Monthly Sunshine in Elgin (IL)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Elgin varies. It peaks at 319 hours in July and drops to 107 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Elgin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

August, Elgin’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C.

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