Festus (MO) 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 Festus, Missouri, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Festus, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 311 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 128 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Festus, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.
Festus vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Festus enjoys an average of 2594 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Festus
May, Festus’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Festus Precipitation page.
