Elyria (OH) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Elyria, Ohio, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Elyria varies. It peaks at 307 hours in July and drops to 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2282 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Elyria, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 24%.
Elyria vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Elyria enjoys an average of 2282 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 contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Elyria
June, Elyria’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Elyria Precipitation page.
