Freeport (IL) 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 Freeport, Illinois, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Freeport varies. It peaks at 307 hours in June and drops to 107 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2464 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Freeport, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours per day.

Freeport enjoys an average of 2464 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

June, Freeport’s wettest month, receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).

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