Average Monthly Sunshine in Elmhurst (IL)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Elmhurst varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 319 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Elmhurst 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.

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

Elmhurst enjoys an average of 2520 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Elmhurst’s wettest month, receives 109 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -0°C.

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