Average Monthly Sunshine in Galena (IL)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Galena varies. It peaks at 307 hours in June and drops to 107 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2499 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Galena. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Galena enjoys an average of 2499 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Galena’s wettest month, receives 154 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C.

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